Man seriously injured in horror crash as gardai close busy stretch of motorway
Gardai and emergency services were called to the scene on the M9 southbound at Paulstown at approximately 8.10pm on Wednesday evening following reports of a single-vehicle road traffic collision.
The driver, a man aged in his 30s, suffered injuries that have been described as 'serious' and was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin for treatment. No other injuries were reported.
The road remains closed this morning to allow for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place from Junction 6 southbound. The road is expected to remain closed for a number hours.
Gardaí say their investigations into the collision are ongoing at this time as they appealed to anyone with information in relation to the incident to contact them.
A Garda spokesperson: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the M9 southbound at Paulstown, Co Kilkenny, at approximately 8:10pm on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025.
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"The driver, a man aged in his 30s, is being treated for serious injuries at St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin.
"Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.
"Any persons who were on the M9 before the Paulstown exit between 8:00pm and 8:20pm and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí.
"Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
"Gardaí can be contacted at Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 7775000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
"Investigations are ongoing."
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