BREAKING: M1 closed near Louth following a collision
By Jason Newman
Published 19th Dec 2025, 16:33 GMT
Emergency services are in attendance and a recovery is in progress
The M1 Northbound between Junction 7, Drogheda and Junction 8, Duleek is closed following a five vehicle collision.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland have confirmed diversions are in place at Junction 7 and are urging drivers to avoid the area if possible.
They have also confirmed that emergency services are in attendance and a recovery is in progress.
In a statement gardai said:
"Gardaí and emergency services are attending a road traffic collision involving five vehicles on the M1 Northbound, near junction 7, Co Louth today Friday 19th December 2025 shortly before 12:00pm.
"No further details are available at this time."