TRAFFIC: M9 closed due to car on fire

UPDATE: The motorway was reopened at 11.30pm.

The M9 northbound is closed between Junction 4 Castledermot and Junction 3 Athy due to a car on fire.

Diversions are in place in the area.

Members of Athy and Carlow Fire Service attended the scene.

Motorists said there is also very dense fog on the stretch where the car is on fire and visibility is very low as a result.

A passing motorist said: "Car up in flames on the M9 motorway (northbound) just outside Castledermot.

"Fire brigade at the scene."

Northbound traffic that came upon the  scene is currently at a standstill and there are long tailbacks.