Emergency services dealing with fallen tree in Laois

Emergency services are dealing with a fallen tree that’s blocking a road in Portlarlington. 

Laois Offaly Gardai said the R423 Road will remain closed for a number of hours.  

“There is a tree down blocking the road on the R423 at Annamore Portarlington between Portarlington Golf Club and Portarlington town. Gardai and Laois fire service are at the scene. The road will be closed for several hours,” Gardai said. 

Motorists are being advised to exercise caution on the roads due to Storm Fergus.