NewsUK NewsCar crashesTraffic on Dublin's M50 was brought to a standstill for several hours following the crash at Ballymount.19:44, 26 Aug 2026Updated 19:50, 26 Aug 2026A car crashed through railings on an overhead flyover and fell on to Ireland’s busiest motorway, bringing rush-hour traffic to a standstill.‌The crash happened on the southbound M50 at Ballymount, Junction 10, at around 3.20pm on Wednesday, causing significant delays for several hours.‌Gardai said the two occupants of the car, a man and a woman aged in their 80s, were taken to hospital with serious injuries. No other injuries were reported.‌An older couple were in the car, which had been travelling on the correct side of the road on the flyover before smashing through heavy railings and toppling on to the motorway below, reports the Irish Mirror.Gardai are investigating whether the driver may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash.Article continues belowSources told the Irish Mirror that the car had been travelling on the correct side of the road and there was no suspicion of criminality.The southbound carriageway was initially closed and diversions were put in place while the scene was held for a technical examination.The M50 reopened at around 7pm after several hours of disruption.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Car crashesIreland