
A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital following a collision with a bus in County Carlow.
A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital following a collision with a bus in County Carlow.
The incident happened this morning and the road is expected to be closed for a number of hours.
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the road traffic collision on the N80 at Closh, between Ballon and Bunclody.
The collision involving a bus and a motorcycle occurred at approximately 10:45am this morning.
The motorcyclist has been airlifted to Tallaght hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The scene of the collision is preserved pending a technical examination.
Local diversions are in place and road users are being advised to avoid the area.
The N80 at Closh, between Ballon and Bunclody, is expected to be closed for a number of hours following the collision.