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03 Mar 2026

BREAKING: Emergency services dealing with multi vehicle crash in Laois

Delays are expected following the crash in Portlaoise

Crash on Kildare Laois border adds to Friday evening rush hour delays

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Emergency services are dealing with a crash involving a number of vehicles in Portlaoise this morning. 

Gardaí are advising people to avoid a busy section of the N80 at Rossleighan where it’s understood three cars and a bus have crashed. 

It’s unclear at this stage whether or not there have been any injuries in the crash. 

Portlaoise Gardai said the collision will result in delays for motorists and they are advising drivers to avoid the area. 

Gardaí said diversions will be in place while they deal with the incident.

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