Teenager hospitalised after serious crash in Portlaoise

A teenager has been brought to hospital following a serious crash in Portlaoise on Saturday night, June 20.

The Stradbally Road remains closed with diversions in place after an accident involving an electric bike occurred between 11pm and 11.30pm. No other vehicle was involved in the crash.

Two boys were on the bike, one of them aged 14, is in a serious condition in Temple Street Hospital in Dublin.

Laois Gardai are appealing to anyone with information, dashcam or camera footage to come forward and contact them at Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100.