BREAKING: Limerick motorway closed following serious collision

EMERGENCY services are attending what's understood to be a serious road collision on the M18 Limerick to Shannon motorway.

The incident, near Junction 7 (Sixmilebridge) was reported shortly after 2.15pm this Friday.

Gardai, paramadics from the National Ambulance Service and six units of Clare Fire and Rescue from Ennis and Shannon are in attendance.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed a full closure is in place and motorists are being urged to avoid the area if possible.

While no further details have been confirmed, it's believed at least one person has been seriously injured.

More to follow.....