Elderly women killed in collision involving lorry in Cork

Following a lorry and pedestrian incident on the road in Co. Cork, a woman has passed away. On Monday at about 3.45 pm, a collision happened on Main Street in Charleville. The woman, who was in her 70s, was declared dead on the spot. No other injuries were reported, according to the Garda. The road … Read more

Pedestrian deaths doubled last year as road deaths rose 13% overall

Statistics from the Road Safety Authority show that there was a 13% increase in road deaths last year. In 2022, 155 people died in 149 road accidents, up from 137 deaths in 124 accidents the year before, according to provisional figures from the RSA. The figures show that 41 pedestrians died on Irish roads last year, … Read more

Man dies following single vehicle collision in Co Donegal

A man has been killed this morning in Co Donegal in a single-vehicle collision. The crash occurred soon before 8 a.m. on the R245 near Carrigart. The Garda and emergency services were sent to the location. The driver and sole occupant of the car, a guy in his 40s, died as a result of his … Read more

Over 1,000 drivers caught speeding on Irish roads over the weekend

The garda will now issue fines to more than 1,000 drivers who were caught speeding on Irish roads during the last several days. Over the weekend, speeds of up to 170 km/h were recorded, but the majority of the vehicles inspected were travelling at the posted speed limit. In total, 467 drivers were caught speeding … Read more

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Dublin crash that left woman seriously injured

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to a road traffic collision in Swords, Dublin, that left a woman in hospital with serious injuries. The road crash involving two cars occurred at approximately 12.50 pm on Monday, June 20, on Naul Road. A passenger in one of the vehicles, a woman in her 30s, is … Read more

Five hospitalised after five-car collision in Co Clare

Five people were taken to hospital following a five-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Clare on Friday evening. The crash happened at around 7.30 pm on the main N68 Ennis to Kilrush Road, near Caherea. Clare County Fire and Rescue Service crews from Ennis and Kilrush stations responded to the scene along with seven ambulances, … Read more

Woman in serious condition following crash in Dublin city centre

A woman is in serious condition in hospital after being involved in a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a motorcyclist near Connolly Station in Dublin city on Friday afternoon. The incident, which occurred on Amiens Street at approximately 1.20 pm, involved both a pedestrian and a motorcyclist. The female pedestrian, aged in her … Read more

Girl seriously injured after road traffic collision in Co Waterford

A girl has been seriously injured in a road traffic collision  that took place in Co Waterford yesterday. The collision happened around 4.30 pm on the R671 at Ballymacarbry, Gardaí said it involved a van and a child pedestrian. The child was later taken to Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street in Dublin, where she … Read more

Gardaí appeal for witnesses following serious road traffic collision in Co Dublin

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to a serious road traffic accident that occurred in Dublin last week. The crash happened at around 7.05 pm on Merrion Road in Ballsbridge, involving two pedestrians and a car. A woman, aged in her 40s, was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital for treatment for serious injuries following … Read more