Locals are being advised to use the Athy Distributor Road.
Leinster Street in Athy is closed to traffic.
Kfm understands that it is due to a road traffic incident involving a child who was struck by a car.
He was brought to Children's Health Ireland Hospital in Crumlin last night.
The incident happened at around 10.30pm.

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