Gardaí have urged motorists to avoid travelling along a section of the M6 outside Moate in county Westmeath following an early morning crash.
Motorists are being urged to avoid a section of the M6 between Moate and Kilbeggan following an early morning road crash.
Gardaí attended the scene of the collision shortly before 9am, resulting in diversions being put in place and heavy tailbacks in traffic.
It’s not known at this stage how many vehicles were caught up in the incident, however it’s believed no serious injuries have been reported.
“There is currently a high volume of traffic on the M6 at Junction 6 (eastbound) in the Moate area following a traffic collision,” said a garda spokesperson. “Delays are expected (and) motorists are advised to take alternate routes if travelling in the area.”
That warning comes following a night of sub zero temperatures that left many roads in a dangerous condition as schools re-opened their doors for the start of the new 2026 academic year.
The midlands county, together with Munster and 10 other counties were placed under a status yellow low temperature warning until 11am today by Met Éireann forecasters.
The latest warning predicted wintry showers with accumulations of snow with “sharp or severe frost and ice”.