**UPDATE: The N77 has now re-opened.**
A woman has been taken to hospital following a single vehicle, road traffic accident in Kilkenny.
The incident occurred at around 7.30am this morning, on the N77 near Dooley's Garage, between Kilkenny and Ballyragget.
A female understood to be in her 40s, was taken to St.Luke's hospital, where it has been reported she remains in a serious condition.
The N77 is currently closed halfway between Ballyragget and Hennebry’s Cross, north of Kilkenny City.
Diversions are in place from Kilkenny City to Ballyragget, and Gardaí in Kilkenny have asked motorists to take the left towards Freshford, to avoid the road closure.
Gardaí are currently carrying out a forensic examination at the scene, and the road will remain closed until further notice.
