BREAKING: Co Kildare road blocked after bad accident

UPDATE: The road later re-opened after 5pm.

The R403 road between Allenwood and Prosperous is currently blocked due to a serious collision.

Traffic is backed up in both directions around the Brockagh's Cross area.

Several fire engines and ambulances have been seen rushing to the scene.

Eye witnesses said the collision occurred after a car was overtaking on the route.

There was at least one adult and one child in each vehicle and they were taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Diversions were put in place for traffic as emergency services worked at the scene.