Man dead, three people injured after bus crash in Dublin city centre
James Cox and Eva Osborne
- Gardaí have confirmed one man died, while three people were hospitalised after a Bus Éireann bus crashed in Dublin city centre.
- The three people in hospital are suffering with injuries of "various severity".
- Local restrictions are in place and the scene has been preserved for forensic collision investigators.
- A Senior Investigative Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation from an incident room at Store Street Garda Station.
- Gardaí have asked people not so share photos or videos from the incident, but to make them available to investigating gardaí.
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Tánaiste Simon Harris has said that he is "deeply saddened and shocked" by the bus crash that happened in Dublin city centre on Thursday afternoon.
"My thoughts are with the family of the person killed and with those injured," Harris said in a post on X.
Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic bus crash in Dublin city centre this afternoon.
My thoughts are with the family of the person killed and with those injured.
I am very grateful to our emergency services for their response. pic.twitter.com/BW60C4sqxK
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) February 5, 2026
Gardaí have confirmed one man died, while three people were hospitalised after a Bus Éireann bus crashed in Dublin city centre.
The three people in hospital are suffering with injuries of "various severity".
Local restrictions are in place and the scene has been preserved for forensic collision investigators.
A Senior Investigative Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation from an incident room at Store Street Garda Station.
Gardaí have asked people not so share photos or videos from the incident, but to make them available to investigating gardaí.
A Garda statement read: "One adult male was declared deceased at the scene.
"Three adults were conveyed to hospital for treatment of injuries of various severity. An Garda Síochána is not in a position to provide any further information on casualties at this early stage. Local traffic and pedestrian diversions are in place.
"Restrictions are in place around the scene which has been preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
"A Senior Investigative Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation from an incident room at Store Street Garda Station.
"An Garda Síochána requests that if anyone has photographs or video of the incident to not share them but to make them available to the Garda investigation team at Store Street Garda Station.
"Anyone with information about this incident who was in the area of North Earl Street between 12:15pm and 12:45pm can contact Store Street Garda Station on 01 666 8000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."
In a statement, Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien said: "I am truly shocked and saddened to learn of today’s tragic incident in Dublin City Centre.
"I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the person who has lost their life and to those injured in this horrific incident. They are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
"I am being kept informed on the latest developments. Emergency services and Bus Éireann personnel attended the scene. Bus Éireann is offering its full support to the relevant authorities and will provide any additional assistance required.
"I would also like to pay tribute to the men and women in the emergency services who have responded to this incident in the most professional manner.”
Minister of State at the Department of Transport Seán Canney said: "I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred today in Dublin City Centre.
"My sincere condolences are with the family and loved ones of the person who has lost their life, and my thoughts are also with those who were injured. This is an extremely distressing event for everyone involved.
"I am being kept informed of the latest situation. I want to acknowledge the emergency services who attended the scene for their work, as well as the actions of Bus Éireann staff who attended the scene.
"Bus Éireann is engaging fully with the relevant authorities and will continue to provide any assistance required.”
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One person has died, and three people have been taken to hospital after a Bus Éireann bus crashed in Dublin city centre, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has told the Dáil.
The incident took place at the junction of North Earl Street and Marlborough Street.
A number of garda cars are on the scene, in addition to Dublin Fire Brigade units and ambulance personnel.
A tent has been erected around the crash site, and a garda cordon has been put in place.
The front window of the bus has been smashed.
Luas Green Line services were suspended between Parnell Street and St Stephen’s Green because of the incident.
Talbot Street is closed from Gardiner Street. Marlborough Street is closed from Cathal Brugha Street.
A number of ambulances have already left the scene this afternoon, with the street set to remain closed for some time.
Lord Mayor of Dublin Ray McAdam is urging people not to share any images of the scene.
"I really would desist... if there were people here who took pictures earlier that they don't circulate those images online. But for the grace of God it could have been any of us, and you'd hate to think family members of those unvolved hadn't heard or seen what happened and they come across this on social media."
Bus Éireann has confirmed one of its buses was involved in an incident - it was not in service at the time.
The operator said it has staff working alongside the emergency services and says it will offer its full support to the authorities.
In a statement, Dublin Fire Brigade said it is dealing with a "serious incident" at the junction of Talbot Street and North Earl Street.
"We are asking the public to please avoid the area. As ever, we are asking people to avoid sharing images of the scene."
Mr McAdam said his thoughts are with those who have been injured and with their families at this difficult time.
"I want to reassure Dubliners that the situation is being actively managed, and I would ask the public to avoid the area to allow emergency services to carry out their work."
In a statement, gardaí 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. No further details are available at this time."
Additional reporting PA.
