BREAKING: A Cyclist Has Reportedly Been Hit By A Bus In The City Centre

News is coming through this evening that a cyclist has reportedly been hit by a bus near to College Green.

While details of the collision are still being confirmed, it's understood that the incident took place during rush hour and has caused traffic chaos in the Dame Street area.

DUBLIN: Collision on College St in the bus lane. Expect delays. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) December 5, 2016

DUBLIN Emergency services dealing with crash on College St in bus lane.Traffic being diverted onto Westmoreland St https://t.co/r19oH1u8F2
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) December 5, 2016

A cyclist knocked down by a Dublin Bus near the Luas works near #collegegreen emergency services on the way , expect big delays
— Mick Hunt (@thegreenandred) December 5, 2016

Absolute mayhem on Dame St. No traffic coming from city centre as a cyclist has been hit by a bus at Fleet St. Awful.
— Aislinn O'Toole (@AislinnOT) December 5, 2016

Expect major delays if travelling in the city centre this evening.

*UPDATE* - According to The Irish Independent, the cyclist escaped the collision without any serious injuries and is being taking to hospital as a precaution.