Multiple people have been injured in a "serious" crash involving two vehicles in Kilkenny on Friday afternoon.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene on the N77 between Kilkenny town and Ballyragget following reports that a number of people were injured.
The severity of their injuries is not yet known. The collision happened near Hennebry's Cross just before 4pm this afternoon.
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The road remains closed with local diversions in place.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision involving two vehicles that occurred at approximately 3:55pm on the N77 between Kilkenny town and Ballyragget in County Kilkenny.
"A number of persons have been injured. The N77 between Hennebry's Cross and Dinan Bridge is currently closed. Local diversions via the Castlecomer Road are in place.
"No further information is available at this time."
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