Gardaí at scene of serious road traffic accident near Waterford city

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Gardaí are at the scene of a serious road traffic accident near Waterford city this morning.

The incident occurred on the N24 near Mooncoin, County Kilkenny in the early hours of Friday morning.

It is understood that the road has been closed on the Waterford side of Mooncoin since at least 5:30am.

Motorists heading in the direction of Waterford are being diverted to Portlaw or Kilmacow.

No further details in relation to the accident are available at this time.

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