[Article] Dundalk-Dublin train evacuated

Jack O'Neill · 08-03-2010, 16:51

RTE News Website
Dundalk-Dublin train evacuated
Monday, 8 March 2010 15:26
A commuter train from Dundalk to Dublin had to be evacuated after a fire broke out underneath a passenger carriage.

The fire broke out when the train was in Laytown and was initially tackled by the automated fire suppression system onboard the Iarnród Éireann commuter train.

The driver also tackled the small fire with an extinguisher.

Passengers had to leave the train and were accommodated on a later service. No one was injured in the incident.

A spokesperson for Iarnród Éireann said the reason for the fire is being examined.

08-03-2010, 16:51	#1
Jack O'Neill Regular Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mornington Crescent Posts: 81	[Article] Dundalk-Dublin train evacuated RTE News Website Dundalk-Dublin train evacuated Monday, 8 March 2010 15:26 A commuter train from Dundalk to Dublin had to be evacuated after a fire broke out underneath a passenger carriage. The fire broke out when the train was in Laytown and was initially tackled by the automated fire suppression system onboard the Iarnród Éireann commuter train. The driver also tackled the small fire with an extinguisher. Passengers had to leave the train and were accommodated on a later service. No one was injured in the incident. A spokesperson for Iarnród Éireann said the reason for the fire is being examined.

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