SCADA System Collapse Leads to Tunnel Closure
- Event Year
- 2008
- Reliability
- Confirmed
- Country
- Ireland
- Industry
- Transportation
Description
The SCADA safety system responsible for height detection of vehicles, fire suppression mechanisms, closed circuit television and emergency lighting collapsed. The tunnel was closed and caused traffic chaos. Due to repeated SCADA failures, the system will be replaced at a cost of several million euro.
Impact
The SCADA failure led to the closure of the Dublin Port Tunnel. The result was traffic chaos. The system will be replaced due to several SCADA system failures.