Major traffic delays in Limerick following collision on busy route

MOTORISTS are asked to avoid the Dock Road in Limerick city following a road traffic collision this Thursday evening.

It is understood a two vehicle collision took place in the vicinity of the junction between the Dock Road and Courtbrack Avenue.

Emergency services - gardai, Limerick Fire and Rescue Service and paramedics from the National Ambulance Service - are all at the scene.

It is not known at this time the extent of any injuries, if any, suffered by the occupants of the vehicles.

There are long traffic delays and motorists are asked to avoid the area where possible.