Gardaí and firefighters rush to scene of 'incident' on busy Kilkenny road
A statement has been issued to the public by Kilkenny County Council
Gardaí and firefighters are at the scene of an oil spillage on one of Kilkenny's busiest roads this afternoon, with motorists being urged to drive with extreme caution.
Kilkenny County Council has confirmed that the incident has occurred on the N25 at Glenmore.
Emergency services, including An Garda Síochána and the fire brigade, are currently managing the scene while efforts continue to make the area safe.
The local authority has warned that the clean-up operation is expected to take some time, with delays likely for motorists travelling through the area.
Road users are being advised to slow down, exercise caution and allow extra time for their journeys while crews deal with the incident.
In a statement, Kilkenny County Council said: "There has been an oil spillage on the N25 in Glenmore, approximately 100m from Y34 T925.
"An Garda Síochána and the fire brigade are currently on scene managing the incident and working to make the area safe. 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."
Motorists travelling on the N25 through Glenmore are advised to follow any directions from emergency personnel and remain alert as clean-up works continue.