Major motorway closed after collision leaves three men seriously injured

The two-car collision happened on the M9 at around 7.35pm on Thursday
Major motorway closed after collision leaves three men seriously injured

Two men are in a critical condition and another is seriously injured after a motorway crash in Co Kilkenny.

The two-car collision happened on the M9 at around 7.35pm on Thursday.

The driver and passenger of one car, both aged in their 30s, are in a critical condition in University Hospital Waterford.

A man in his 20s, who was driving the other car, is in a serious condition.

The M9 remains closed southbound between junctions 8 Kilkenny and 9 Kilkenny south, while the scene is forensically examined.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

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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