Updated: 12 noon:
The Mall area near the hospital in Sligo town is back to normal after a truck went on fire earlier.
The incident involving a bin lorry happened just after ten o’clock this morning and caused some traffic delays in the area.
Noone was injured as a result of the incident.
Gardai say that they are waiting for a tow-truck to remove the vehicle from the area.
10:30 am update:
People are advised to approach the Mall entrance to Sligo University Hospital with caution due to a fire.
The fire services have confirmed that a bin lorry has gone on fire.
The emergency services are at the scene and noone has been injured as a result of the incident.
However, Traffic is building up and people are advised to approach the area with caution.
