Gardí confirm 'serious road traffic collision' on the N14, north of Lifford

An Garda Síochána has reports of a serious road traffic collision on the N14, north of Lifford.

There is currently a road closure in place on the N14 between Lifford and Letterkenny Road. Diversions at Ballinalecky. 

An Garda Síochána is not in a position to confirm any more information at this time.

An Garda Síochána is reminding the public that Red Wind Warnings are in place across the entire country. During a Status Red Warning members of the public should ‘shelter in place’.

"Once Red Warnings expire there remains an Orange Wind Warning in place for the entire country until at least 4pm," An Garda Siochana have said.

"Once the time duration of a red warning has passed in your area, please exercise extreme caution and care when venturing out on the public roads, an orange wind warning remains in place. There will be fallen trees, structural and other unexpected debris, and fallen or damaged live electricity wires in many areas across the country. Trees and structures may be unstable. The emergency services and our colleagues in local authorities and utility service providers will be busy across the road network identifying and repairing damaged infrastructure.

An Garda Síochána appeals to every person using the public roads after the expiration of the weather warnings and over this coming weekend, to slow down, expect the unexpected and stay safe.