WATCH: Chaos in Laois town as emergency services attend timber lorry crash
The timber haul came loose following a collision between lorries in Abbeyleix
Watch: A lorry carrying a load of timber was attempting to pass another lorry on the main street in Abbeyleix, when both vehicles collided.
Several emergency service vehicles are on scene, with Gardaí and Laois Fire Brigade attempting to remove debris from the road.
No injuries were reported, with neither drivers requiring medical attention. The road is expected to reopen sometime this evening, with diversions in place.
Emergency services are currently attending the scene, where a clean up operation is in place.
More on the story to follow.