N85 Ennis Bypass Closed After Serious Road Traffic Incident
A serious road traffic incident has led to the closure of the N85 Western Relief Road near Ennis, Co Clare. The incident occurred this afternoon, leaving a man in critical condition in hospital.
Gardaí received reports of a collision on the N85 shortly after 12.30pm. A vehicle was seen colliding with a roadside barrier before coming to a stop on the footpath. A motorist passing by stopped to assist the unconscious driver and administered CPR until emergency services arrived.
Paramedics from the National Ambulance Service and units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene, along with multiple Garda units. The driver, believed to be in his 40s, was rushed to University Hospital Limerick for urgent treatment.
The road remains closed as investigations continue into the incident, which is thought to have been caused by a possible medical episode. Local diversions are in place, and motorists are advised to avoid the area until further notice.