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Delays are expected for thousands of evening motorists as emergency services attend the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on the M1 near Drogheda, Co Louth.
The collision involved a truck, which was overturned in the crash leaving the driver injured.
The driver’s injuries are believed to not be life-threatening, according to gardaí.
⚠️ M1 northbound ⚠️
— LiveDrive (@LiveDrive) October 24, 2024
There is a collision on the M1 northbound approaching J8 (Drogheda). It's blocking the right lane after Drogheda Toll. Long delays of 30 minutes from J7 (Julianstown).
More updates on 103.2 @DublinCityFM @DCCTraffic @TFIupdates
The road traffic collision occurred on the M1 between junction 7 and junction 8 northbound at approximately 4pm this afternoon. Two lanes of the busy northbound motorway have been closed, as emergency services remain at the scene.
Gardaí confirmed that the road remains closed, and local diversions are in place.
Motorists have been advised to consider a different route as a result of the incident on the northbound road and have been urged to drive with caution, reduce their speed and obey instructions from emergency services.
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