Serious multi-vehicle collision in Kilmeaden

UPDATE 11th Sep

A stretch of road in the Kilmeaden area of Co. Waterford has reopened following a three vehicle collision yesterday afternoon.

All three drivers - one female (62) and two males (28) and (51) - and a female passenger were taken to University Hospital Waterford.

The drivers are said to be from the Waterford area and Gardaí have described one of the driver's injuries as serious.

EARLIER 10th Sep

The N25 Waterford/Cork Road has been closed both ways just west of Kilmeaden following a serious multi-vehicle collision.

Emergency services are at the scene.

The extent of the injuries is not yet known.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.