Major Offaly road closed following collision
Gardai are advising motorists to use an alternative route

The N62 Birr/Athlone Rd is closed both ways until further notice at Ferbane following a serious traffic collision.
Gardai are currently at the scene.
Offaly Traffic: The main Street in Ferbane (N62) is currently closed due to a serious road traffic collision, diversions are in place. pic.twitter.com/iqiMyLKubO
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 2, 2018
Motorists are being advised to use an alternative route. More details as we get them