AT LEAST one person has died following a road crash in the midlands.

It’s understood that up to five people were injured in the accident in Offaly on the N80 road between Tullamore and Mountmellick at around 5pm this evening.

Gardai say it is believed that a car and an articulated lorry collided.

A fleet of ambulances have taken the injured people to multiple hospitals in Dublin and Tullamore.

AA Roadwatch say the N80 has been closed on the Laois side of Tullamore and that diversions are in place.

They say the crash occurred between Scrubb Cross and Killeigh.

“Gardaí at Tullamore are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision on the N80 Tullamore – Mountmellick road at approximately 5pm today 27th May 2019,” a spokesperson said.

“Gardaí and Emergency Services are at the scene where it’s believed a car and an articulated lorry collided.”

Witnesses are asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 0579327600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

More to follow…

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