Dublin Airport train station has been evacuated following a plane crash at the airport on Thursday afternoon.

The Aviation Authority of Ireland (AAI) said a Boeing 737 was due to arrive at the station at 7.30pm.

A spokesperson for AAI said it is currently assessing the situation and that the flight is not expected to land at the Dublin airport.AAI said the flight has been diverted to an Air Ireland service centre.

A spokeswoman for Air Ireland said the incident occurred about 5.45pm and the aircraft has been landed safely.

The AIA is currently investigating the cause of the incident.