Dublin to Limerick motorway reopens following crash

Drivers advised to expect delays approaching Kildare town after road reopens

Gardaí had closed the road and diversions were in place earlier this morning, but the road has since been reopened.
Gardaí had closed the road and diversions were in place earlier this morning, but the road has since been reopened.

The Dublin to Limerick motorway has reopened in Co Kildare following a crash this morning.

A car collided with a truck at Junction 12 Newbridge on the M7 around 6am .

It is understood the driver of the car died from natural causes.

Gardaí had closed the road and diversions were in place earlier this morning, but the road has since been reopened.

Traffic is still slow approaching Kildare town, AA Roadwatch is advising.

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