Motorists are being asked to take care in the area.
A clean up operation is underway in Westmeath after a cement lorry lost its load.
It occurred earlier this afternoon between Glasson and Corr Cross in Athlone.
Gardaí and the council are currently at the scene and they expect it'll take around an hour to be cleared.
Motorists are being asked to avoid the road if possible.
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