Driver falls ill on M50 and needs emergency services

A driver became unwell on the M50 yesterday evening and required medical assistance.

The motorist parked their car in the Hard Shoulder and an ambulance was called to the incident at Junction 13 (Dundrum and Sandyford).

At least one lane was closed during the incident before later being reopened.

A DFB spokesperson said: "Not all incidents on the M50 are collisions. Drivers can become unwell and need assistance.

"In this case we will send a fire engine to provide protection to the ambulance crews and patient from on coming traffic."