Traffic management plan in place after serious collision on the M8 near Rathcormac
Emergency services remain the scene of a the collision, it's understood one person has died and another is in a critical condition.
The two vehicle collision occurred at around 11.15am this morning - southbound on the motorway at junction 16.
It's understood one person has died and another is in a critical condition.
Gardaí have now put traffic management in place and southbound traffic is being diverted away from the collision site.
Motorists should approach with caution and expect delays.
Gardaí say the road will remain closed to facilitate forensic examinations for most of the day
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