ONE person has died and three people have been rushed to hospital after a bus crash in Dublin’s city centre today.
A number of pedestrians were hit by the double-decker bus, with Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan now confirming one fatality.
Ambulances and Dublin Fire Brigade remain at the scene and barriers and a tent have been put up around the crash site.
The crash happened at the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street, where the Bus Eireann vehicle would have been driving.
The front window of the double-decker bus has been smashed and the bus has mounted the footpath.
Gardai said: “Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a serious road traffic incident involving a bus on North Earl Street, Dublin 1 today Thursday 5th February 2026.
“Talbot Street is closed from Gardiner Street. Marlborough Street is closed from Cathal Brugha Street.
“Local diversions are in place.”
Surrounding businesses on North Earl Street have all been closed and the public have been urged to avoid the area.
Bus Eireann confirmed one of their buses was involved in the incident and said it was “not in service” at the time.
It said: “One of our vehicles was involved in an incident in the Talbot Street/North Earl Street area of Dublin city.
“The vehicle was not in service at the time of the incident.
“Emergency services and Bus Eireann personnel attended the scene. Bus Eireann is offering its full support to the relevant authorities and will provide any additional assistance required.”
Dublin Fire Brigade said it “received reports of a road traffic collision involving a bus and pedestrians.”
It said: “In total, over 20 firefighter/paramedics and advanced paramedics responded on four engines, two emergency tenders with heavy rescue tools and an advanced paramedic response car.
“Two district officers also responded to the incident along with four ambulances and a rapid response vehicle from the National Ambulance Service.”
Luas services have been suspended between Parnell and St Stephen’s Green.
In a statement TFI said: “Luas Green Line services are currently not operating between Parnell and St. Stephen’s Green.
“Services are only operating between Broombridge and Parnell and Brides Glen and St. Stephen’s Green.
“This is due to a non Luas related incident. Luas tickets are valid on Dublin Bus for the duration of this service disruption. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
This is a breaking news story. More details to come.