Long tailbacks on outskirts of Limerick city easing following earlier incident

LONG tailbacks are said to be easing on the outskirts of Limerick city this Monday evening after a reported "rescue" incident.

The alarm was raised at approximately 5:30pm this Monday evening. Gardaí, paramedics from the National Ambulance Service and members of Limerick Fire service were all dispatched to the scene. 

Motorists travelling on the N18, close to the Limerick Tunnel, were said to be experiencing "bumper to bumper" traffic.

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The precise nature of the "rescue" incident is not yet known, but it is understood the N18 dual-carriageway on approach to the Limerick Tunnel was closed for a period this evening.

More updates to follow on Limerick Live.