Significant delays are being reported around the area.
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Westmeath.
The incident, which took place outside Floods Quarry on the Killucan Road earlier this morning, reportedly involved four vehicles.
Garda cars, fire brigades and a helicopter have been seen in the area and the road is currently blocked.
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