It's not yet known if anyone has been injured in the incident.

Hundreds of people took to social media to express their frustrations.

The number of near-misses at level crossings across the country is being highlighted by a number of different agencies today

Dozens of incidents have occurred across the country so far this year.

The incident is causing delays for rail and motor traffic in the area

Gardai in Roscommon are appealing for witnesses to an incident at the level crossing in Knockcroghery on Tuesday morning. A red van, towing a trailer,

Irish Rail has contacted Gardai following an incident at a level crossing in Roscommon this morning. A van and trailer struck the crossing at Knockcroghery

Irish Rail is warning  of delays to one of its morning services after an incident at a level crossing in Roscommon. The 07.15 Westport/