Gardaí are investigating an incident in which a vehicle collided into the level crossing gates in Castlerea, Co Roscommon.

Gardaí attended the scene shortly after 2pm yesterday afternoon, where a lorry carrying bales struck and damaged the level crossing gates in the town.

The collision caused delays of up to an hour for certain services on the line.

13.10 Westport/Heuston service is operating +60mins delayed through Castlerea due to a vehicle striking a level crossing. -AD

— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) September 15, 2022

Iarnród Éireann say there is no excuse for reckless driving and have urge all road users to approach level crossings safely and to observe warning lights when barriers are to begin descending.

They say the motorist involved will be pursued for the costs of the damage while Gardaí say no injuries were reported and that investigations are ongoing.

This is the second such incident at the level crossing barriers in Castlerea in recent weeks.