BREAKING: Serious collision on Limerick to Cork road

EMERGENCY services are on route to a serious road traffic collision on the main N20 Limerick to Cork Road.

It is understood the incident involves a car and a lorry. It occurred around 1.40pm on the Cork side of Ballyhea.

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The extent of injuries suffered by those in the vehicles is not known at this time.

People on the scene have described it as "serious".

The road is currently closed due to the incident with people advising motorists to take detours via Doneraile. 

More to follow…