Emergency services are dealing with a multi-car pile up in Co Limerick in which one man was killed.

It's understood 12 cars are involved in the incident that happened shortly before 9.00 o' clock on the M7.

Gardai say the road is currently closed to traffic southbound, between Junction 27 Bird Hill and Junction 28 Castletroy.

It's not known at this stage if there are any injuries.

Gardai are currently at the scene.

More to follow...