09/11/2011
M50 Oil Spill Warning
Motorists in the Dublin area have been made aware of a Major oil spill.
Drivers are being urged by the Gardaí to take 'extreme care'
The oil spill occurred following a collision on the M50 this morning.
The incident happened on the northbound side 1km before the N4 Lucan exit.
Gardaí are at the scene.
(GK)
Drivers are being urged by the Gardaí to take 'extreme care'
The oil spill occurred following a collision on the M50 this morning.
The incident happened on the northbound side 1km before the N4 Lucan exit.
Gardaí are at the scene.
(GK)
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