Emergency services in Dublin city are responding to a bus crash on North Earl Street.

Bus Éireann has confirmed one of its buses was involved in an incident, and it was not in service at the time.

The operator has staff working alongside the emergency services and says it will offer its full support to the authorities.

Talbot Street has been closed from Gardiner Street and Marlborough Street has also been closed from Cathal Brugha Street.

Gardaí say local diversions are in place.

A garda spokesperson says: "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."

A Bus Eireann spokesperson says: "Bus Éireann can confirm that this afternoon, 5 February, 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 Éireann personnel attended the scene. Bus Éireann is offering its full support to the relevant authorities and will provide any additional assistance required."

Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam says: "I am receiving ongoing updates from Dublin Fire Brigade and am assured that the full emergency response is in place.

"My 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.”