THE M20 Limerick to Cork motorway is closed in both directions on the outskirts of the city this Sunday afternoon following a road traffic collision.
It occurred close to Junction 4 Patrickswell around 1.30pm. The single-vehicle incident involved a lorry carrying heavy machinery and a number of cars.
Gardai, Limerick Fire and Rescue Service and paramedics with the National Ambulance Service are all at the scene.
Following a query from Limerick Live, a garda spokesperson said gardai and emergency services are currently at the scene of a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a truck on the M20 near Junction 4 in County Limerick.
“There are no reports of injuries at this time. Both sides of the motorway are closed with local diversions in place,” said a garda spokesperson.
There are long traffic delays as a result. It is not known how long the motorway will be closed.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible.
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