Laois Road closed following serious collision

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital following a serious collision in Laois this afternoon.

Gardai have closed a section of R427 road between Stradbally and Abbeyleix following the collision between a pedestrian a car at around 5pm.

The pedestrian was taken to the Midland Regional Hospital at Portlaoise. 

Gardai expect the road to remain closed for a number of hours and possibly overnight. They are asking people to follow the diversions.