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BREAKING NEWS: Part of M7 motorway closed due to crash

Part of the M7 is closed on Friday morning following an accident.

The busy motorway is closed northbound between J23 Moneygall and J22 Roscrea as emergency services deal with the crash.

Gardaí are telling motorists to use alternative routes and diversions are in place.

Number of cows killed

Yesterday, a number of cows were killed when a train collided with a herd of cows at Meeleghan’s level crossing, near Tullamore.

No injuries were reported on the train, which is stopped at the incident. This incident caused significant delays on Thursday evening.

This morning there are also reports of cattle on the same stretch. It’s unclear whether or not the cattle were involved in the accident.

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