Emergency services and gardaí are at the scene of a serious road crash on the N7 at Rathcoole, Co Dublin.

The incident, involving a truck and a number of cars, happened at about 6.40pm on the westbound side of the road.

The road is closed and westbound traffic is being diverted at Junction 2 (Kingswood), gardaí said on Friday night.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and use the N81 and N4, where possible, rejoining the N7 at Kill/Johnstown.

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