Emergency services at the scene of the collision at O'Connell Street - PICTURE: Donn O'Sullivan
MOTORISTS are being urged to avoid Limerick city centre following a number of road accidents this Thursday morning.
A section of Shannon Street has been closed following a collision which led to a vehicle mounting the footpath at O'Connell Street and striking the front of a commercial premises.
Now another car gone in the window of the shoe shop next to Savins in O Connell street in Limerick with a car in the road. Traffic will be manic! @aaroadwatch @itslimknow be careful on the roads!!
— Diane O Doherty (@DianeODohert) December 19, 2019
A separate collision occurred shortly after 7am at the junction of Lower Henry Street and Sarsfield Street while a section of the M7 motorway was closed for over an hour following a collision.
The single-vehicle collision occurred shortly before 7am this Thursday on the southbound carriageway – around 1km from Junction 28, Castletroy.
Five units of Limerick Fire and Rescue from Mulgrave Street attended the scene initially while units from Newport Fire Station were also deployed.
#LIMERICK M7 reopened southbound following a crash. More here: https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) December 19, 2019
There are no reports of serious injuries following any of the incidents but gardai are warning of significant delays across the city.
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