03/08/2012

Fire At Oil Depot On The R448

Emergency services are at the scene of a fire at an oil depot on the R448 Kilmacow to Waterford road.

The fire was discovered shortly before midday today.

Gardaí are asking local motorists to avoid the area. Gardaí are also asking those travelling on the Dublin/Cork motorway to not exit at the Mullinavat exit.

Local diversions are currently in place.

(CD)

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