Hotels Dublin city centre
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Here's the article of BreakingNews.ie about the accident:
26 injured as Luas and bus collide
"Twenty-six people were injured tonight after a double-decker bus and tram crashed in one of Dublins busiest city centre streets.
The Luas driver, two men and a woman had a miraculous escape after being trapped in the mangled wreckage and cut free by rescue teams.
A relative of the woman was involved in the emergency operation holding bolt cutters for fire crews.
The driver and the woman were stretchered away after suffering serious injuries.
It was serious enough as there were serious injuries and people were trapped, a Dublin Fire Brigade spokesman said.
The accident happened at the corner of Abbey Street and OConnell Street just before 3pm involving the number 16 bus to Santry and the Luas from Tallaght.
The tram de-railed on impact and ploughed into the side of the bus, pinning terrified passengers against broken glass and twisted seats.
It is understood the majority of passengers suffered minor injuries with many described as walking wounded.
Others suffered fractured ribs, bruising and cuts to the face and head.
Three fire engines, four ambulances and a paramedic team were among the emergency services that attended the scene.
Twenty-one people were taken to the Mater Hospital, though one was later transferred to Beaumont where three had already been brought.
Two were taken to St Jamess Hospital.
Dublin Bus has launched a probe into the crash and it is expected investigators will look at whether a systems failure caused the collision or if the lights at the busy junction were jumped.
The accident sparked traffic chaos in the capital as rush hour motorists tried to make their way home.
Fine Gael called for the findings of any probe to be made public.
Senator Paschal Donohoe said: My main concern is for passengers injured in this unthinkable collision.
It is imperative that this crash be urgently investigated and that the findings be published.
The public must have complete confidence in the safety of both the Luas and bus and this must be restored with a thorough investigation.
Earlier this year, 10 people miraculously escaped injury after the roof was ripped off a double decker bus when it crashed into a tree.
The bus was making its way along a designated bus lane on Dublins North Strand towards Artane in February when it struck the overhanging tree.
One of the last major transport accidents happened five years ago when a Dublin Bus vehicle lost control and mounted a city centre pavement ploughing into a queue of passengers.
Five people were killed and others injured in the accident at a bus stop on Wellington Quay in February 2004.
Early last year a pedestrian was killed after being hit by the Luas the first person to be killed in an accident involving the light-rail system since it began operating in 2004.
More accidents occur on the red line Tallaght route than on the Green Sandyford line because of the number of signal junctions."
One of the great sites in Dublin is the Guinness Storehouse. If you plan on visiting the Guinness Storehouse, you may want to stay at one of the nearby Dublin hotels. There are plenty of hotels in Dublin for every budget and taste, with many of them located close to major attractions.
Visitors to the Guinness Storehouse will learn all about the rich history of the world famous beer. While there are no public tours of the brewery itself, visitors will visit seven floors of the storehouse and learn all about the brewing process. The last floor is the Gravity Bar, where you'll actually receive a pint of Guinness® beer. In between, you'll learn all about the ingredients that go into brewing beer, see the Guinness advertising, and learn about your own drinking habits.
You can get a drink or even dine in one of the bars. You can take pictures or videotape as you learn about the rich history of the company and the beer. You'll even learn the connection between the world famous beer and the Guinness® Book of Records. The building is wheelchair accessible and has lifts.
If you would like to stay at one of the Dublin hotels in the area, you might consider Bewleys Hotel Dublin Airport. Just 20 minutes from the city centre, Bewleys Hotel features complimentary Internet access, in room trouser press, hairdryer, and hypoallergenic duvets. Guests will also enjoy a complimentary shuttle bus from the airport and room safes are provided in all rooms. A continental breakfast room service is also available and guests can also dine at The Brasserie Restaurant and Lounge, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Another of the Dublin hotels you may want to consider is The Croke Park Hotel, a luxury hotel close to the city centre. Luxuriously appointed for the business and leisure traveler, guests will love the pillow top beds and large bathrooms. Flat screen TVs and mini entertainments systems are standard fare and guests can also work or surf the Internet in comfort with the ergonomic chairs. Guests will be spoiled by the luxurious bathrooms, which offer under the floor heating and aromatherapy products. Explore the city and then relax at the Croke Park Hotel while you plan the next day's adventures.
Regardless of which of the Dublin hotels you opt to stay at, you will experience a warm welcome and lasting hospitality. After a day of visiting the Guinness Storehouse and other popular Dublin tourist attractions, you can look forward to returning to your room and relaxing and recharging your batteries for another day of sightseeing. You will likely make memories while you are here in Dublin that will last for a lifetime and take breathtaking pictures during your stay here. Enjoy Dublin and all that the city has to offer.
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