It occured shortly after 2 o'clock this afternoon.
A pedestrian has been hit by a truck in Laois.
Emergency services are at the scene of the collision in Abbeyleix town centre, which occurred shortly after 2pm and the road will remain closed until 9pm.
Gardaí are asking motorists to avoid the area.
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SETU Secures Over €140k To Expand Higher Education Access For Prisoners
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454 Patients Waiting For Hospital Beds Nationwide
21 patients are waiting at Midlands hospitals.
Westmeath Wins Best Age Friendly Programme In Ireland
The county’s programme won top honours at the National Age Friendly Awards.
Over €300k In Funding Available For Offaly Community Projects
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