Emergency service have been dealing with a fire at the centre of Castlemaine village.
A bus caught fire, and it is believed that surrounding cars have also been affected.
The passengers and driver have been evacuated safely from the vehicle with no serious injuries reported.
Killarney Gardaí are asking motorists to avoid the Castlemiane area, the road in now temporarily closed.
It is advised to use other routes if possible.
Meanwhile,the road outside Camp remains closed following a single vehicle collision and is expected to reopen within the next 2 hours.