Post by thales on May 24, 2007 12:50:53 GMT -1
Search for trucker after Cork tunnel damage
Thursday, 24 May 2007 14:12
The northbound bore of the Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork has been closed after a truck ripped off and destroyed most of the ceiling lights.
The incident, which happened at around 12.25pm, left the floor of the tunnel strewn with broken glass.
A contra-flow operation is now in place on the southbound bore.
AdvertisementThere is traffic disruption in the area and this is expected to deteriorate during rush hour this evening.
Gardaí are now searching for the driver of the truck who did not stop.
They will use CCTV footage on the approach road to the tunnel and in the tunnel itself to help them in their search.
Story from RTÉ News:
www.rte.ie/news/2007/0524/traffic.html
Thursday, 24 May 2007 14:12
The northbound bore of the Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork has been closed after a truck ripped off and destroyed most of the ceiling lights.
The incident, which happened at around 12.25pm, left the floor of the tunnel strewn with broken glass.
A contra-flow operation is now in place on the southbound bore.
AdvertisementThere is traffic disruption in the area and this is expected to deteriorate during rush hour this evening.
Gardaí are now searching for the driver of the truck who did not stop.
They will use CCTV footage on the approach road to the tunnel and in the tunnel itself to help them in their search.
Story from RTÉ News:
www.rte.ie/news/2007/0524/traffic.html
