BREAKING: Busy road in Offaly closed following accident

A busy road in Offaly is closed this evening following an accident. 

Gardai have closed the R357 between Shannonbridge and Cloghan following the accident. 

Gardai and emergency services are currently at the scene.

Gardai say the road will remain closed between Shannonbridge and Moystown until tomorrow morning. Local diversions are in place.

Gardai say no further information is available at this time.