Two men are in a critical condition, and another is seriously hurt, after a road crash in Co. Kilkenny.
The two-car crash happened on the M9 at around 7.35pm on Thursday evening.
The driver and passenger of one car, both aged in their 30s, were rushed to Waterford Regional Hospital where they're being treated for critical injuries.
A man aged in his 20s, who was driving the other car, is in a serious condition.
The M9 was closed on Friday morning southbound between junctions 8 and 9, Kilkenny and Kilkenny south, while the scene is examined. Diversions were put in place.
⚠️M9 Traffic⚠️
The M9 is closed between:
⛔️Junction 8 (Kilkenny) & Junction 9 (Kilkenny South) Southbound
⛔️Junction 4 (Castledermot) & Junction 3 (Athy) Northbound
Due to separate incidents on the road overnight. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes where possible. pic.twitter.com/sGCyQS0YK5— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) April 12, 2024
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, and any driver who was on the road between 7pm and 8pm on Thursday, with video or dashcam footage is asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Thomastown Garda Station on 056 775 4150, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
