Man critical following Wicklow collision

A man is in a critical condition following a road crash overnight in Co Wicklow.

A minibus and a car collided on the N11 northbound at the Arklow exit, at around 1.30am this morning.

The driver of the minibus, his two passengers and the driver and two passengers of the car were all taken to St Vincent's Hospital for treatment.

The driver of the minibus is in a critical condition but everyone else involved in the crash are believed to have received non-life threatening injuries.

The section of the road is currently closed and diversions are in place.

This collision comes as events are due to take place today to remember all those who have died on the country's roads.

The third Sunday of November is recognised in many European countries as a Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims.

One hundred and fitty people have died on Irish roads so far this year.