TRAFFIC: Crash on M7 leading to 10km tailbacks in Kildare

A collision on  the M7 eastbound has led to long delays on the motorway. 

Several local fire service units and ambulances have rushed to the scene. 

The incident is causing tailbacks from Kildare Village shopping complex at Junction 13 to almost the M7/M9 merge point  between Naas and Newbridge. 

Traffic is diverting through Newbridge town to avoid the congestion. 

The M7 route was busy this morning with people returning home from the Electric Picnic music and arts festival in Co Laois.