The winds associated with Storm Darragh have started to subside now after what was an extremely rough night.
Wind gusts in excess of 100km/h battered Laois and the country last night, leading to multiple power outages.
Laois County Council have confirmed that there are travel related impacts this morning from fallen trees.
They also confirmed that the Laois Fire Services attended in excess of 50 callouts last night.
They said: “There are travel related impacts across County Laois this morning arising from multiple fallen trees.
“Busy night for fire crews across County Laois with in excess of 50 callouts and incidents throughout the night with crews encountering other fallen trees and blockages as they progressed between calls.
“The majority have been made safe and cleared with the remaining requiring reassessment, and/or other assistance in daylight hours and when safe to do so.
“All major routes are passable with care, crews are continuing to work to clear lanes in a few locations on N80 and R445.
“Known locations have been signed or have hazard warnings put in place.”
The Council also confirmed that there were five accidents involving vehicles last night, with one person taken to hospital.
They said: “There were 5 vehicle related callouts with occupant of one RTC transferred to hospital.
“All stations were deployed throughout the night and tidy ups have commenced be Municipal District crews this morning as required.
“Motorists are advised that fallen trees and hazards may be present on the road network that have not yet been notified or cleared and they should take extra caution when getting out and about on the road network today and across the weekend.
“Fallen trees may contain electrical cables and should not be approached.
“Further updates will issue in the afternoon.”
