Road closed after teenage male cyclist injured in accident outside Monasterevin

The road between Monasterevin and Nurney has been closed off following a serious collision earlier this afternoon.

Gardaí have confirmed to KildareNow that the incident involved a car and a bicycle and one person has been injured. A 14-year-old male who was cycling the bike involved has been taken to hospital for treatment.

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Gardaí have closed the road to conduct a forensic examination in the area and have advised that only local access can use the route. No time has been estimate for when the road will reopen.