The incident occurred at 10.45am.
Irish Rail has suspended train services in Laois after a lorry struck a bridge this morning.
The incident occurred on the Mountrath Road in Portlaoise at 10.45am
Engineers are currently on their way to the scene.
Lorry Collision Suspends Laois Train Services
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