Technical examination after man seriously injured in Portumna crash

He was travelling in a van with three other men when they hit the bridge on the road from Nenagh to Loughrea at around 6:30am.

The man was taken to Portiuncula hospital in Ballinasloe where his injuries are described as 'serious'.

The other three men were uninjured.

Gardaí and two units of Portumna fire service are currently at the scene, and the road has been closed for a forensic collision examination.

It's not clear yet how long diversions will be in place, but it's understood there are long traffic delays as a result of the crash.

Diversions are in place, and anyone with information is asked to contact Portumna Garda station on 09-097-42060