Published: Tue 9 Jun 2015, 2:24 PM

Last updated: Tue 9 Jun 2015, 3:35 PM

Serious crash outside killeigh

Published: Tue 9 Jun 2015, 2:24 PM

Last updated: Tue 9 Jun 2015, 3:35 PM

Gardai have closed the N80 Portlaoise to Tullamore Road between Killeigh and Mountmellick following a serious collision.

The crash occurred shortly before 1pm. The road remains closed and diversions are in place.

It's unclear at this stage whether there are any serious injuries arising from the crash.

Published: Tue 9 Jun 2015, 2:24 PM

Last updated: Tue 9 Jun 2015, 3:35 PM

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