Offaly road closed following car crash as emergency services attend scene

Emergency services are currently attending at the scene of a car crash in Clara, with motorists advised to avoid the area. 

The L2015 New Road in Clara is closed until further notice due to the crash, which is believed to be a single vehicle crash. 

Offaly County Council has confirmed the road closure and asked people to please avoid area.

Local witnesses say the car left the road.

It is understood that no other vehicle was involved. 

No details on when the road will reopen are available at this time. 

Update: the driver of the car has been pronounced dead, with gardaí appealing to witnesses to come forward.