Rail services have been suspended between Ennis and Colbert Station in Limerick and emergency road closures are in affect after a truck struck a railway bridge in East Clare.
The incident happened at Poulawilly Bridge, the middle of three railway bridges on the R462, Sixmilebridge to Cratloe Road, around noon today.
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It’s understood damaged was caused to the bridge, resulting in rail services being temporarily halted.
Irish Rail says Bus transfers will operate between Limerick and Ennis until further notice.
Meanwhile a temporary road closure is in place on approach to the bridge between O’Gorman’s cross to Craughaun Cemtery in Cratloe.

