BREAKING: Gardaí and fire brigade rush to scene of incident in Kilkenny

Multiple units of the fire brigade in Kilkenny are attending the scene of a fire in the vicinity of the former cash and carry off New Street, with An Garda Síochána advising motorists to avoid the area

Multiple units of Kilkenny Fire Brigade are currently attending the scene of an incident just off New Street in Kilkenny City.

Smoke can be seen billowing from what appears to be the former cash and carry site in the area.

Gardaí are currently diverting traffic and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

More to follow...