Gardaí issue appeal over serious crash on N80 in Laois

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle crash on the N80 at Stradbally at around 1.30am this morning.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision, in which a car collided with a wall. Two occupants of the car were taken to hospital with serious injuries following the crash.

The road remains closed pending technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators who are currently at the scene and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area of N80 Stradbally, this morning, Friday, November 6, 2026, between 1 am and 1.45am, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.