M6 closed westbound from Athenry as prison van crashes

The three were occupants in the prison van that crashed into the median approximately 2 miles east of the Athenry junction at around 10 o' clock.

Gardaí and two units of the Galway fire services are at the scene, and no other vehicles were involved.

The motorway is closed between Loughrea and Athenry to facilitate emergency services and diversions are in place.