Two people have been seriously injured after a crash on the Castlecomer Road from Kilkenny last night.
It happened at about 10.30pm at Julianstown on the N78 – at the junction with the Muckalee road – between a small van and a car.
Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries and the road remains closed this morning.
The road had remained closed while a technical examination was taking place but has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact them on 056 7775000.
