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Delays

There is a car on fire on the N11

This incident has happened just after the Brewery Road junction.

Michael Gavin Michael Gavin

THERE IS A car currently on fire on the N11.

This incident has happened just after the Brewery Road junction and is causing delays from Kilmacud Road lower.

Fire brigades and emergency services have arrived at the scene of the fire.

It is unclear if anyone has been injured in the fire.

AA Roadwatch is warning that care is needed in the area as smoke may affect visibility.

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May 11th 2012, 2:18 PM

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May 11th 2012, 2:44 PM

@Stefan, it sure is depressing, considering the fact we are all heading in the same direction.. Old Age!! :(

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Think I’ll get there before you two! My father spend last five years of his life in one, it was quite nice if your reasonably able bodied, you have company which is better than living alone, but if incapacitated not nice…there’s no place like home.

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