Six young people were rushed to hospital after a horror crash in Co Offaly.
The incident happened at Gorteen Bridge in Killeigh on the border with Co Laois.
Four men in their 20s were travelling in a car as it collided with a jeep at around 3.20pm on Wednesday.
All four were taken to Tullamore General Hospital with serious injuries.
While a man and a woman who were in the jeep, both in their teens, were also rushed to the hospital.
Their injuries are understood to be non-life threatening.
A garda spokesman said: "A technical examination is due to take place later today. The road remains closed with local diversions in place."
An AA Roadwatch spokesman added: "The local Clonaslee/Tullamore Rd is closed at Gorteen Bridge following a serious collision overnight. Local diversions are in place."
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