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Emergency services are attending the scene in Dublin city centre
One person has died and three others are in hospital following a bus crash in Dublin city centre, the Irish justice minister has said.
Emergency services and gardaí (Irish police) are at the scene on North Earl Street. Talbot Street is closed from Gardiner Street and Marlborough Street is closed from Cathal Brugha Street.
The incident involved a Bus Éireann vehicle.
Speaking in Dáil Éireann (lower house of parliament) on Thursday afternoon, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan said his thoughts were with the family of the person who had been killed.
A spokesperson for Bus Éireann said 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," the spokesperson said.
Dublin Fire Brigade is asking people to avoid the area.
Luas Green Line services have been suspended between Parnell Street and St Stephen's Green following the incident.
