BREAKING: Gardai and emergency services at scene of four car crash in the Midlands

A Garda patrol car was rammed during Monday’s operationplaceholder image
A Garda patrol car was rammed during Monday’s operation

Emergency services are dealing with a four car crash outside Portlaoise this afternoon. 

The incident occurred on the old Dublin Road near Junction 16 in the last hour.

It’s understood a number of people received minor injuries in the crash. 

Gardai, Laois Fire Service and the National Ambulance Service are in attendance at the scene. 

Gardai are out in force today to assist in the traffic operation as Electric Picnic Festival attendees leave the festival. 

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