N3 at Lisgrey to remain closed overnight following serious accident

Emergency services attend multi-vehicle lunchtime accident

Cavan County Council and the Gardaí have confirmed that the N3 at Lisgrey will be closed overnight following a serious road accident at lunchtime.

It's understood that at least one person has been seriously injured following the multi-vehicle accident.

A spokesperson for the local authority said: "Following a serious road traffic collision at Lisgrey this afternoon, the N3 will be closed overnight. Diversions will be as follows:

• Southbound: Divert at Lavey to Bailieborough via R165 then to Virginia via R178

• Northbound: Divert at Virginia to Ballyjamesduff via R194 then to N3 at New Inn via R196

"Road users are urged to follow the signage and adhere to these diversion routes, and not attempt to take any perceived short cuts which may be particularly treacherous given prevailing weather conditions."