Five people have been hospitalised following a two-car crash in Co Clare. 

It happened around 6.30pm yesterday on the N67 outside Milltown Malbay. 

Emergency services including local Gardaí, paramedics and fire crews from Ennistymon attended the scene. 

Some five people were taken to Limerick Regional Hospital to be treated for serious injuries. 

The road remains closed for forensic examination and local diversions are in place. 

Gardaí in Clare are appealing for witnesses of the crash to come forward. 

They are particularly interested in anyone who was in the area at the time and has dash-cam footage.