The M8 is currently closed in Tipp after two separate crashes this evening.
Heavy rainfall across the South East this evening has resulted in difficult driving conditions with Gardai issuing a number of warnings about conditions.
The M8 is closed between J6 Thurles and J7 Cashel North due to a crash, according to AA Roadwatch.
#TIPPERARY Motorists will be diverted off the #M8 at J6 and can join again at J7. [2/2] https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) October 24, 2017
This follows an earlier crash which had been cleared, although heavy delays were reported.
#TIPPERARY #M8 ...on this stretch has been cleared by emergency services. Heavy delays on approach. [2/2] https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) October 24, 2017
There are reports of a number of people taken to hospital following the crash.
At least 4 people taken to STGH Clonmel from crash on M8 between J7 and J8 Thurles pic.twitter.com/gakCs23PZ3
— Jonathan Ryan 🇺🇦 📷 🎙🚨 (@Tipperaryphotos) October 24, 2017
AA Roadwatch has also reported difficult driving conditions on the N11.
#WICKLOW Gardai reporting wet conditions, with surface water on some roads, especially on the N11 Dublin/Wexford Rd. https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) October 24, 2017
