Motorists urged to avoid motorway between Oranmore and city

Gardaí are urging motorists to avoid the motorway between Oranmore and city due to a road traffic incident.

A van is engulfed in flames, and the road is closed from Junction 19 westbound with diversions in place

Emergency services are attending the scene near the Coolough Roundabout.

While the van fire is now under control, the vehicle cannot be moved until it cools down

Drivers are advised to exit the motorway at junction 18, and take an alternative route into the city.