Update:
12.15pm – Both lanes of N18 now reopened. Sliproad at J7 still closed while clean-up continues.
Clare County Fire and Rescue Service crews are dealing with several oil spillages in the Shannon area.
Shannon fire service were alerted to the first incident at around 10.30am when a spillage was reported at Junction 7 (Hurlers Cross) on the N18.
On arrival at the scene, fire crews found a refuse lorry parked in the hard shoulder after suffering a hydraulic leak.
Fire personnel set up traffic control measures and closed the off-ramp while they dealt with the incident.
The Regional Fire Control Centre in Limerick received further calls about spillages at junction 8 (Ballycasey) and in Shannon Town Centre. One motorist reported spinning out of control near Skycourt.
Traffic Infrastructure Ireland are also assisting the a clean-up operation on the N18 at Hurlers Cross incident.
Motorists are advised to driver with care in the area.