Emergency services deal with serious road crash in Mayo

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the N17 in Co Mayo.

It is understood a number of people have sustained serious injuries following the incident.

It happened at Castlegar, on the route between Claremorris and Knock shortly after lunchtime.

The road has been closed to traffic in both directions and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí say the route is expected to remain closed for several hours.

More to follow…