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Case No. 7405Hoax bomb threat · Co. Dublin · 9 Oct 2023

Hoax bomb threat shuts down Luas lines in Dublin

A hoax bomb threat phone call shut down both the green and red Luas tram lines in Dublin city centre shortly before 6pm on Monday 9 October 2023, during rush hour. All trams were evacuated and searched, and gardaí, working with Luas operators, gave the all clear after a call about suspicious activity on a tram. No suspect is named in the reporting. Luas resumed services on both lines shortly before 7:30pm that evening.

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Key facts

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What happened
A hoax bomb threat shut down both Luas tram lines during Monday evening rush hour in Dublin.
Where
Both the green and red Luas lines were halted in Dublin city centre.
When
The lines were halted shortly before 6pm on Monday, 9 October 2023.
Cause
The lines were halted after a bomb threat phone call was made.
Investigation
  • Gardaí worked with Luas operators after a call about suspicious activity on a tram.
  • All trams were searched, and gardaí then gave the all clear.
  • No suspect is named in the reporting.
Other details
  • All trams were evacuated and people were urged to stay away from Luas lines.
  • People posted videos of trams being emptied during the disruption.
  • Luas resumed services on both the Red and Green lines shortly before 7:30pm.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA hoax bomb threat shut down both Luas tram lines during rush hour in Dublin on Monday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereBoth the green and red Luas lines were halted in the city centre. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe lines were halted shortly before 6pm on Monday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe lines were halted after a bomb threat phone call was made. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí worked with Luas operators in relation to a call about suspicious activity on a tram. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAll trams were searched, and gardaí then gave the all clear. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherAll trams were evacuated and people were urged to stay away from Luas lines. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherLuas resumed services on both the Red and Green lines shortly before 7:30pm. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Oct2023
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Hoax bomb threat shuts down Luas lines during Monday rush hour

    Reports the hoax bomb threat on the Luas and the evacuation and reopening of both lines; the article names no suspect.