The latest update says an ambulance is onsite.
Emergency services are at the scene of a "serious incident" in Ballisodare, County Sligo.
Irish rail have confirmed the train struck two young girls believed to be on the tracks near Collooney.
It's understood they tried to get out of the way but didn't clear the tracks in time.
Irish Rail says it's halted its train from Dublin to Sligo.
The latest update says an ambulance is onsite.
Irish Rails says the 100 people currently onboard the train will not be allowed to disembark for some time.
Rail passengers will be accommodated with bus transfers between Boyle and Sligo for the time being.
More to follow....
Update:
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) June 14, 2023
15:05 Sligo to Connolly stopped between Sligo and Collooney due to a serious incident.
Bus transfers to operate between Boyle and Sligo in both directions.
16:55 Sligo - Connolly is expected to operate delayed from Boyle this afternoon.
Update to follow. -CL https://t.co/hLWfXJbBuf
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