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BREAKING: Woman struck down by lorry in road accident near Laois border

Gardaí are on the scene following the incident

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious road accident in Athy after a woman was knocked down by a lorry on the bridge in the town opposite AIB.

The woman was knocked down by a lorry while she was crossing the road at lunchtime today, Wednesday, February 13.

Emergency services are now on the scene.

The accident occurred around lunchtime and ambulance and Gardaí are now at the scene.

Traffic is slow in the area and is being diverted around the town.

People are being advised to follow this diverted route.

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