Danger averted! Truck stopped by gardaí has loose nuts on a wheel

Gardaí stopped a truck at a checkpoint and it turned out it had loose nuts on a wheel.

The Garda Commercial Vehicle Unit were conducting a multi-agency checkpoint with Road Safety Authority.

While examining the truck, it was found that there were loose nuts on one wheel.

Officers also discovered a damaged spring.

The vehicle was seized on the stop under the Road Traffic Act.

Court proceedings will follow in coming weeks.