M50 closed southbound following “serious collision”

The M50 is closed southbound after a “serious collision” so it might be best to avoid it if you're travelling home from work or picking up the kids. Both the Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade have confirmed that the road is closed at Junction 6 Blanchardstown following a crash.

#M50 Southbound at J6 Blanchardstown closed due to a serious incident, Units from Phibsborough on scene. AVOID, delays building #Dublin

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) November 18, 2015

M50 closed at Jct 6 Blanchardstown Southbound due to serious collision. Diversions are in place — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 18, 2015

M50 southbound at jct 6 Blanchardstown remains closed, please use alternative routes. Access is allowed up onto slip road.

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 18, 2015

According to some reports the collision involved a truck however this has not been confirmed. No further details about the incident have been disclosed. There are diversions in place but motorists have been told to expect delays and are advised to avoid the motorway. UPDATE (4.46pm): The right lane has now been reopened but the other two lanes will remain closed for further investigation.  It is being reported that a man was hit by a lorry.

M50. Lane 3 has been opened to allow traffic through. The other 2 lanes will remain closed while the Forensic examination in ongoing — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 18, 2015

M50 SB:right lane has reopened at J6 Blanchardstown but left & middle lanes still closed;emergency services still dealing with fatal crash

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) November 18, 2015