BREAKING: Manhunt underway in Laois

Four males are believed to have made off following a collision

A manhunt is underway after a number of people abandoned a crashed car in Portarlington today. 

It’s understood four males made off on foot after a black Audi car was involved in a collision. 

A garda helicopter is involved a search of the area. The operation is ongoing.

An eye witness said two cars had been involved in a collision and there were a number of garda cars at the scene. 

Gardaí are carrying out searches of the scene and the local fire services are in attendance. 

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