M6 motorway remains closed in both directions near Ballinasloe following crashes

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardai say no one has been seriously injured following a series of crashes on the M6 motorway near Ballinalsoe earlier this evening. (29/3) However, several people have been taken to hospital as a precaution following the incident. Motorists are being advised to expect delays on the Motorway as both eastbound and westbound lanes are currently closed between junctions 14 and 15. It's after a number of vehicles were involved in collisions in both directions following a hail shower shortly after 4 o' clock. Around a dozen vehicles were involved and emergency services, including several units of the fire brigade, remain at the scene.