Emergency services at scene of two crashes in Kilkenny this evening

A total of up to five cars have been involved in what’s understood to be two separate crashes in Kilkenny this evening.

They happened in Foulkstown in the vicinity of the Rugby Club on the N10 Waterford Road shortly before 6 o’clock.

Gardaí, the fire service and ambulances are all attending and it’s understood at least one person has been removed by stretcher to hospital.

The road is currently closed.