The Outrath Road in Kilkenny City is closed this morning following a single vehicle crash

The Outrath road just off the main Waterford road in Kilkenny is closed this morning following a single vehicle collision overnight.

Five people, who were traveling in the one car, have been taken to hospital.

Gardai are describing the incident as serious and an investigation is currently underway.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area this morning.

Updates to follow…