Update on e-scooter rider following crash in Laois
Published 4th Aug 2026, 18:30 GMT
The collision between a car and e-scooter occurred at lunchtime
A man was taken to hospital following a collision between a car and an e-scooter in Laois this lunchtime.
An ambulance crew attended to the male at the scene but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The crash occurred at lunchtime on the Dublin Road near the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.
Gardaí are investigating the collision and have appealed to anyone who has information or footage of the collision to make it available. Anyone with information or footage can contact Garda on 057 867 4100.