Driver hospitalised after early morning crash in the Midlands

A driver hospitalised after an early morning crash in the Midlands today.

A driver was taken to hospital on Tuesday morning, following the crash on the Laois/Kildare border. 

The collision occurred at approximately 7.30am in the Tankardstown/Barrowhouse area. 

It is understood a male was taken to hospital. 

The road was closed for a time as emergency services attended the scene.