A young girl has been seriously injured in a car crash in County Westmeath.

Gardaí say there was one vehicle involved in the crash at around 4pm yesterday on the M6 Eastbound between Junction 4 Tyrellspass and Junction 3 Rochfortbridge.

The six-year-old girl was rushed to Temple Street Children’s Hospital where she is being treated for serious injuries.

No one else was injured in the crash.

Gardaí remain at the scene this morning and the eastbound section of the M6 between Junctions 3 and 4 is expected to remain closed throughout the morning.

A technical examination of the scene is being carried out and local diversions are now in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward.

They are particularly interested in talking to road users who were in the area between 3:45pm and 4pm and may have camera footage.

Main image is a file photo showing Gardaí at the scene of a crash.