Collision between truck and car closes slip road for number of hours

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the M50.

The collision between a truck and a car took place at the slip road at junction 5 - Finglas, northbound.

The road will remain closed for a number of hours to allow Garda forensics to examine the scene.

Drivers have been advised to use alternative routes and the traffic is reported to be very heavy now on approach, with the queue starting at junction 9 - Red Cow.