Five injured, one in critical condition, following two-car collision in Kerry 

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the collision

The two-car collision occurred on the N21 near Knocknagoshel at around 10am on Saturday.

Five people have been injured following a two-car collision in Co Kerry.

The collision occurred on the N21 between Abbeyfeale and Castleisland at around 10am on Saturday.

The driver of one of the cars, a man in his 80s, was taken from the scene by ambulance to University Hospital Kerry. His condition is understood to be critical.

Four people travelling in the second car were also taken to hospital for assessment.

Gardaí said traffic diversions are in place at the crash site to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed this collision to come forward.

"Road users with camera footage (including dash cam) who were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make it available to investigating gardaí," said a statement.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Listowel Garda Station on 068 50820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.