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Laura Lyne

Dublin Fire Brigade bravely carry out River Liffey rescue along the Quays

Dublin Fire Brigade bravely carried out a river rescue from the River Liffey tonight, blocking traffic lanes.

The incident happened along the Quays in the city centre near Butt Bridge, with two lanes closed to traffic near Custom House.

And there were reports of traffic lanes being blocked as far as the nearby Tara Street.

Dublin Fire Brigade said: "We're currently conducting a river rescue on the North Quays, lanes temporarily blocked as our firefighters work."

AA Roadwatch said: "There's an incident on the  North Quays before Tara St, blocking two lanes."

There are currently no reports of any casualties, and we'll bring you more on this as we get it.

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