MOTORISTS in Limerick city are being warned to expect delays following a collision on a busy commuter route this Tuesday evening.
Emergency services, including a number of units from Limerick Fire and Rescue service, the National Ambulance Service and gardai are attending the incident, which occurred close to Punch’s Cross.
The alarm was raised shortly after 6pm and the scene of the incident – at the junction of Ballinacurra Road and Childers Road – has been sealed off and remains closed to road users.
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Outbound traffic is being diverted onto Childers Road while all inbound traffic is being stopped by emergency services and turned back.
Exact details of what happened remain unclear and it’s not know, at this stage, if anybody has been seriously injured in the collision.
It’s understood at least one vehicle was involved in the collision but this has not been confirmed by authorities.
There is no indication as to when the road will reopen and motorists are being asked to avoid the area, if possible.
More to follow…
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