Major delays are being reported on the M9 this morning, just south of the R725 Carlow / Tullow Road at Johnstown, as a truck has caught fire.
Emergency services are in attendance and it’s understood that the situation is under control with no injuries so far reported.
The stretch has been closed northbound at Junction 5 Tinryland with traffic asked to divert through Carlow town and rejoin at Junction four Castledermot.
The arrangement is expected to stay in place until about 10:30 am this morning.
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