Dublin 2 came to a standstill earlier today when a Viking Splash tour bus lost its wheel on Aungier St.
AA Roadwatch reported that the breakdown occurred on Aungier St. at Whitefriar Street Church.
DUBLIN: There is a breakdown inbound on Aungier St at Whitefriar Street Church. Delays on approach as a result. https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) July 25, 2017
The tour bus blocked traffic on the street leading to big delays.
Right now on Aungier St pic.twitter.com/kVMAHxkdqQ
— Izzy Kamikaze (@IzzyKamikaze) 25 July 2017
— Izzy Kamikaze (@IzzyKamikaze) July 25, 2017
The tour bus blocked traffic on Aungier Street leading to big delays.
— Izzy Kamikaze (@IzzyKamikaze) July 25, 2017
The incident happened at around 5pm this evening. Gardaí were on the scene quickly and reportedly had traffic moving again by 6pm.
DUBLIN: Gardai have dealt with a breakdown inbound on Aungier St at Longford St jct. Delays easing on approach. https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) July 25, 2017
Despite the breakdown, it seems the people on the tour bus were in good spirits.
They even cheered when another Viking Splash overtook them
— Izzy Kamikaze (@IzzyKamikaze) July 25, 2017
Thanks to Izzy Kamikaze and Glenn Fitzpatrick for the images.