N20 Limerick to Cork Road Closed After Serious Collision

URGENT UPDATE: A significant section of the N20 road connecting Limerick to Cork is currently closed following a serious head-on collision that occurred this morning. Emergency services, including Gardaí, firefighters from Kilmallock and Rathkeale, and paramedics from the National Ambulance Service, rushed to the scene near Croom shortly after 7:30 AM today.

The incident has resulted in a complete shutdown of the roadway, and local diversions are in place as authorities manage the situation. The full extent of the injuries sustained by the vehicle occupants remains unknown at this time. Gardaí have confirmed via social media: “Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending a road traffic collision on the N20 at Ballyouragan, just after Croom towards Limerick City.”

Traffic delays are anticipated as responders work to clear the scene. This closure is expected to last for a significant part of the day, as the area has been preserved for a thorough technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

This incident raises concerns about road safety and the implications for daily commuters and local residents. Authorities are urging drivers to seek alternative routes while the investigation is underway.

Stay tuned for more updates as this situation develops.