Alert - Kilkenny emergency services dealing with 'exceptionally bad' 21km oil spillage on busy road

The oil spill is 21km is length from Kilkenny Garda Station, on Dominic Street in the city, out the Waterford Road to the Danesfort junction with the M9 motorway at Knocktopher - with the warning that it is “exceptionally bad” on the motorway.

There are reports that the spillage also affects the road from the motorway into Knocktopher village.

An Garda Síochána and the fire brigade are currently on scene managing the incident and working to make the area safe.

Kilkenny County Council say the clean-up operation is expected to take some time, and road users should approach the area with caution. Please allow extra time for your journey and expect possible delays while the incident is being dealt with.