Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution when travelling near the Gilloolys interchange after a crash led to the closure of the N3 northbound earlier this morning.

All lanes of the highway have been shut to traffic while emergency services attend to the scene and assess the situation.

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The extent of the accident and whether any injuries were sustained has not yet been confirmed.

Road users are urged to be patient and to consider using the Van Buuren Road off-ramp as an alternative route to avoid congestion in the area.

Authorities have not indicated when the highway is expected to reopen, and motorists are encouraged to monitor traffic updates and plan their journeys accordingly.