Residents were startled by a loud bang in Galway, prompting an update from gardai about the incident and confirming no injuries occurred.
The noise was heard in areas like Renmore and Mervue. One commuter even mentioned smelling burning rubber while getting on their train. They were told a bus had exploded near Lough Atalia.
Gardai confirmed they got a report of a fire at a business yard on Lough Atalia Road around 5:45 AM. They quickly responded, and the fire was managed by the Galway Fire and Rescue Service. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
A Garda spokesperson shared that the fire was under control and there was no further information available. Meanwhile, the Road Safety Authority has warned drivers across Ireland to be cautious due to Storm Eowyn.
This storm has led to rare weather warnings, with the RSA advising against travel during this dangerous weather. They emphasized that this storm could be life-threatening, urging everyone to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel.
