M8 closed in both directions near Thurles after evening collision

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Motorists should expect delays on the M8 near Thurles after a collision this evening.

It follows a crash on the median shortly before 4.30pm, which has forced the closure of the north and south routes between Junction 6 Thurles and Junction 4 Urlingford.

Emergency services are at the scene.

There are no details so far on how many vehicles are involved.