The Mountain Road remains closed today (Thursday, October 8) between the Bungalow and the Creg-ny-Baa following a road traffic collision earlier this morning.

Police closed the route while they dealt with the incident which happened near the Brandywell.

The road remains shut while Department of Infrastructure engineers inspect the carriageway.

Highway services said the closure is expected to remain in place until at least 1pm.

An update will be issued to the the DoI’s Facebook once further information is available.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use an alternative route where possible.