One of the country's busiest stretch of motorways was closed in both directions following two separate collisions this morning. One of the country's busiest stretch of motorways was closed in both directions following two separate collisions this morning. Motorway closed in both directions following two separate collisions on black iceGardaí closed the M8 southbound and northbound at Junction 11 at Cahir South, Tipperary shortly after 6.30am. The northbound carriage reopened shortly after 9am, and the southbound carriage reopened shortly after 9.30am. "There was a snow shower and this then froze, which resulted in black ice."

Source: Irish Independent February 13, 2018 07:42 UTC