Gardai road closed sign (stock image)
Three people have been seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on the M9 motorway in Kilkenny.
The crash happened between Junction 8 (Kilkenny) and Junction 9 (Kilkenny South) southbound around 7.35pm on Thursday.
The male driver and male passenger, both aged in their 30s, of one car were taken to University Hospital Waterford with serious injuries. Both are understood to be in a critical condition.
The driver of the second car, a man aged in his 20s, was also taken to University Hospital Waterford to be treated for serious injuries.
A section of the M9 motorway remains closed this morning for a forensic collision investigation and diversions are in place
Gardai have appealed for witnesses to contact them. A Garda spokeswoman said: “Gardaí are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the M9 Southbound, Kilkenny. The incident occurred at approximately 7.35pm on Thursday evening, 11th April 2024.
“The collision, which involved two vehicles, occurred between Junction 8 and Junction 9 Southbound.
“The male driver (30s) and male passenger (30s) of one car were taken to University Hospital Waterford with serious injuries. Both men are understood to be in a critical condition.
“The male driver (20s) of the second car is also receiving medical treatment for serious injuries at University Hospital Waterford.
“The M9 remains closed this morning between Junction 8 (Kilkenny) and Junction 9 (Kilkenny South) Southbound. A technical examination of the scene will be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Diversions are in place.
“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.
“Any person who was travelling on the M9 northbound or southbound in Kilkenny yesterday evening between 7.00pm and 8.00pm and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with information in relation to this incident can contact Thomastown Garda Station on 056 775 4150, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”
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