Luas Red Line services are facing delays this morning after a collision involving a car and a tram at Bluebell on the Naas Road in Dublin 12. The incident is affecting outbound travel on the route, and commuters have been told to expect disruption while the scene is dealt with. Gardaí are at the location and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.
Disruption on the Luas Red Line
In an update this morning, Luas said Red Line services are operating with delays following the incident on the Naas Road in Inchicore. The operator also said tickets are being accepted on Dublin Bus for the duration of the disruption, while all Green Line services are operating normally. The Luas Red Line remains affected as emergency response work continues.
The collision was reported at Bluebell, near the Bluebell Luas stop, with emergency services attending the scene. One update said the incident involved a car, the Luas red line and a Dublin Bus on the Naas Road outbound at the junction with Muirfield Drive. Another update said there is no service operating on the Red Line for the time being because of the road traffic incident.
Traffic delays and scene response
Emergency services are on the scene, and motorists have been told to make alternative arrangements. Delays of 30 minutes were being reported on both approaches, adding pressure to already disrupted travel in the area. The Luas Red Line remains the main focus of the disruption, with passengers being directed to use accepted bus services where possible.
The Luas Red Line has faced immediate knock-on effects because the collision took place on a key part of the route. Gardaí and emergency services are handling the incident, while the transport operator is managing service changes and passenger advice as the situation develops.
Immediate reaction from officials
A Luas spokesperson said tickets are being accepted on Dublin Bus for the duration of the disruption. The operator added that all Green Line services are operating normally.
Gardaí have advised motorists to avoid the area, while emergency services remain at the scene of the collision on the Naas Road in Dublin 12.
What commuters need to know
The main impact is on outbound travel along the route, with service delays and, in one update, a full suspension on the Red Line. The incident is centered on Bluebell, and the Luas Red Line is still being affected as crews continue to deal with the road traffic incident.
For now, the key message is simple: expect disruption, allow extra time, and use alternative transport where possible. The Luas Red Line will remain under close watch until the scene is cleared and normal movement can resume.
