M6 motorway remains closed near Ballinalsoe following major crash

The M6 motorway remains closed near Ballinasloe this afternoon following a crash yesterday.

Two trucks were involved in a collision that spread debris across both directions of the motorway.

One man is understood to be receiving treatment following the incident.

While it's expected all lanes will reopen this afternoon, the current closure is to allow the safe removal of the two lorries involved and a technical examination of the scene.

TRAFFIC UPDATE:

The M6 between the Ballinasloe East Junction and Athlone remains closed in both directions this afternoon and is expected to reopen later today. https://t.co/QNJJCyBKeX

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) July 29, 2022