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A male cyclist is seriously injured following a road traffic incident in Co Clare.
Emergency services and gardaí are at the scene following a collision between the cyclist and a car on the N18 southbound between Junction 8 and 9.
The cyclist was treated at the scene for his injuries before being taken to Limerick hospital.
The road is currently closed southbound and diversions are in place.
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Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Ennis Garda station on 065-6848100.