A level crossing barrier was damaged in Co Roscommon this morning after it was hit by a van.
Footage from a CCTV camera showed a red van with a trailer smashing through the barrier to cross the railway track.
Iarnród Éireann said train services were delayed after the barrier was struck at Knockroghery at about 8.40am.
It said that the 7.15am Westport-Heuston service was delayed by 44 minutes.
There were also knock-on delays of ten minutes to other services as a result.
Staff have replaced the barrier and gardaí in Roscommon are investigating the incident.
Ongoing delays remain to Westport services as a result of this motorist's action earlier today. Crews are continuing repair works. Please remember to act safely at level crossings. Always obey crossing warning signs #AlwaysSafe @TFIupdates https://t.co/q3lSynCr3l pic.twitter.com/RSQkVUzYaJ
— Iarnród Éireann #StaySafeSaveLives #HoldFirm (@IrishRail) August 25, 2020
