Gardaí at scene of five car crash in Laois

Gardaí are at the scene of a five car collision on the outskirts of Abbeyleix. 

One person was injured in the collision which occurred about three kilometres out the Carlow Road from Abbeyleix shortly before 4pm today. 

It’s understood an Air Ambulance attended the scene but gardaí said the person who was injured didn’t suffer serious injuries. 

Gardaí remain at the scene where they are directing traffic.