Road traffic collision on the N4, Mullingar, Westmeath on the 7/4/10

Gardai in Mullingar are currently at the scene of a five vehicle collision on the Westbound lane of the N4 near Junction 11 – the Longford side of the Castlepollard exit.

The collision which occurred between 9.30am and 10.00am involved 4 cars and a lorry which has turned over.

The driver of the lorry has been taken to Mullingar Hospital with what are believed to be serious injuries.

The N4 is now closed and traffic is being diverted along the old Longford Road out of Mullingar.

The road is expected to remain closed for a number of hours and updates will be provided in due course.

Garda Press office.