Stretch of M6 motorway closed after serious accident

A stretch of the M6 motorway is currently closed after a serious accident.

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision that occurred this morning on the M6 Westbound near Athenry.

The single vehicle collision occurred between Junction 17 (Athenry) and Junction 18 (M17/M18) at approximately 5:10am.

The road is closed between Junction 17 and 18 on the M6 and local diversions are in place.

Gardai are advising motorists to take alternative routes.