The road remains closed this morning.
Six people have been injured in a serious crash along the Laois/Offaly border.
The head-on collision involving a car and a jeep occurred on the Gorteen Bridge to Clonaslee Road at approximately 3.20 yesterday afternoon.
Four men - the driver and passengers of the car, all aged in their 20s - were taken to Tullamore Regional Hospital with serious injuries.
A man and a woman - both in their late teens and occupants of the jeep - were also hospitalised with non-life threatening injuries.
The road remains closed this morning, with a technical examination due to take place later today.
Local diversions are now in place.
Road is reopened now.
Posted by Garda Síochána Laois Offaly on Thursday, 17 December 2020
Ploughing 2026 Day Two: As It Happened
There Are Very Strict Rules When It Comes To International Sport - Tanaiste
Terminating A Pregnancy Is Not An Easy Or Quick Decision - Sorca Clarke
Three Day Abortion Waiting Period Under Scrutiny In Leinster House
An Post Opens Recruitment For 1,600 Christmas Workers
Initiative Tackling Drug Related Intimidation Gets Funding Boost
Westmeath GAA Star Raises Concerns Over Future Of Irish Farming
Westmeath Market House Redevelopment Could Begin Construction By December