Road reopens after serious overnight Laois crash

The N80 has reopened at Stradbally following a serious crash last night.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following the single vehicle road traffic collision on the N80 at Stradbally, that occurred at around 1.30am this morning.

It’s understood two men were seriously injured when a car crashed into a wall near a playground in the town.

The N80 and the Athy Road were closed for a number of hours at Stradbally for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

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, 6th November 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) 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.