Carnage On Irish Roads

[Rat Catcher]

FFS, if they brought them home the roads of Lagos would grind to a halt.

[mercenary for hire]

The tram crashed about 5 hours ago and they're still down there now trying to move it with lots of traffic delays and diversions.At least with a bus you can tow it easily and send out another.

[Vikkiz]

The tram crashed about 5 hours ago and they're still down there now trying to move it with lots of traffic delays and diversions.At least with a bus you can tow it easily and send out another.

The Luas  was knocked off its track, probably have to get heavy lifting equipment in to lift it away.
But I do get what you are saying about just towing a bus away

[silverbullet]

https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2019/0316/1036783-luas-bus/

At least 8 hospitalised following Luas and bus crash

Updated / Saturday, 16 Mar 2019 09:55

At least eight people have been taken to hospital following a collision between a Luas tram and a bus in Co Dublin.

The incident happened at Queen Street in Smithfield, and the road is closed while emergency services attend the scene.

Gardaí said the road is expected to be closed until at least lunchtime today.

The tram was derailed in the crash, and remains at the scene. The incident happened at around 7am.

A number of those involved were taken to hospital as a precaution. The injured people include the driver of the tram and four ticket inspectors.

As a result of the incident, the Luas' Red Line is disrupted.

Services are operating from Tallaght/Saggart to Blackhorse, but there is no service operating between Blackhorse and Connolly/The Point.

Those who has bought Luas tickets will be able to use them on Dublin Bus.

Updates are available on the Luas website and social media channels.

First Responders say their efforts are being hampered by skobes climbing into the wreckage, then demanding to be cut out!
Ends statement *

[Belker]

Immigrants ?

[Rat Catcher]

https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2019/0318/1037065-louth-road-death/

Two men killed in Co Louth road crash

Updated / Monday, 18 Mar 2019 12:07

By Sinéad Hussey
North-East Correspondent

Two men have died following a road crash in Co Louth in the early hours of this morning.

The incident happened just outside Carlingford on the R173 Newry Road shortly after 12.30am.

It is understood one vehicle was involved.

It is believed gardaí had attempted to stop the vehicle prior to the collision.

Both men, believed to be in their 20s, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The road has been closed and diversions are in place.

A spokesperson for the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission said the incident "is currently under examination by GSOC officials, who have visited the scene of the crash".

In a separate incident, a motorcyclist died in crash in Dublin this morning, while yesterday one man died and another 11 people were injured following a horrific crash in the midlands.

The crash happened on the M6 just after junction 5 eastbound near Kilbeggan.

Five cars were involved in the crash.

The man, who was in his 60s and was driving one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene.

[Rat Catcher]

https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2019/0317/1036991-crash-midlands/

Man dies, 11 others injured in Westmeath crash

Updated / Sunday, 17 Mar 2019 21:21

A man has died and 11 others have been injured following a road crash on the M6 in Co Westmeath this afternoon.

The crash happened on the M6 just after junction 5 eastbound near Kilbeggan.

Five cars were involved in the crash.

The man, who was in his 60s and was driving one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The passenger of the car, a woman also in her 60s, was injured and taken to Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar.

The four drivers and five passengers of the other cars involved were taken to hospitals in Mullingar and Tullamore.

Gardaí say another passenger has received serious injuries in the crash and has been taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.

A report has been sent to the local coroner, and the scene has been preserved by gardaí.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact them at Athlone Garda Station on 090 6498550.

[Rat Catcher]

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/motorcyclist-40s-dies-after-suffering-critical-injuries-following-crash-with-car-37932131.html

Motorcyclist (40s) dies after suffering critical injuries following crash with car

Ralph Riegel 
March 19 2019 9:24 PM
 
A motoryclist has died following a collision in Cork.

The accident occurred just off the N28 Cork-Ringaskiddy road between 7pm and 8pm this evening.

The motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car at Loughbeg just outside Ringaskiddy village and the cyclist, a man in his 40s, suffered critical injuries.

Desperate attempts were made to stabilise his condition at the scene by paramedics so he could be transferred to Cork University Hospital (CUH).

Tragically, the biker suffered multiple critical injuries in the incident and was pronounced dead at the scene before he could be transferred to CUH.

The driver of the car was uninjured but was treated at the scene for shock.

Gardaí have closed a portion of the Loughbeg road to assist the work of the emergency services and Garda forensic collision investigators.

The N28 Cork-Ringaskiddy road is unaffected.

Motorists have been urged to avoid the area if possible as there are lengthy delays.

The man's body will be transferred to CUH where a full post mortem examination will be conducted on Wednesday.

Togher Gardaí have also appealed to anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them at (021) 4947120.

Motorists or taxi drivers whose vehicles are equipped with dash cams and who passed the area at the time are likewise asked to contact Gardaí.

The man's death marks a grim week on Irish roads.

He is the second motorcyclist to die on Irish roads in the past 36 hours.

Road fatalities have soared in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2018.

A total of 40 people have died on Irish roads so far this year.

[Rat Catcher]

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gaa-club-left-in-shock-after-absolute-gent-dies-in-crash-37928723.html

GAA club left in shock after 'absolute gent' dies in crash

Laura Lynott
March 19 2019 2:30 AM
 
A GAA community has been left devastated after a former player and son of a club founder died in a tragic motorbike accident.
Robbie McCabe, aged 39, died when his motorbike crashed on Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Dublin, early yesterday morning.

David Reynolds, secretary of St Judes GAA Club in Templeogue, just 5km from the accident scene, said everyone at the club had been left in shock at the loss of a man who had been involved until recently in the club since before his fifth birthday.

"Robbie had been involved with the club from under five years old. His father Martin was one of the founding members," said Mr Reynolds.

"So the family are a major part of the club. It's so sad a loss. Robbie was still involved as a member. He was a gentle, lovely guy - an absolute gent, quiet and unassuming."

Mr McCabe worked as a barman in Devitts Pub on Camden Street and had been living in Tallaght, although he was brought up in Templeogue and still had strong connections there.

Gardaí appealed for witnesses to contact Tallaght garda station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Mr McCabe's tragic death brings to 39 the number of people who have died on the country's roads so far this year.

[Rat Catcher]

https://www.newstalk.com/news/teenage-girls-crash-carlow-839515

Four teenage girls and a man in his 20s have been injured in serious road crash in County Carlow.

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of the crash at Clogrennane around 1.5km from the village of Ballinabranagh.

Investigators said the crash happened at around 11:50am this morning.

The five young people have been taken to the Midland Regional Hospital and St Lukes General Hospital Kilkenny.

Gardaí said two of them have sustained serious injuries.

A technical examination of the scene is underway and the road remains closed. Diversions are in place.

Gardaí are calling for witnesses who were travelling on the Ballinabranagh Road between 11.40am and 12.15pm to contact them.

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https://www.thesun.ie/news/3898578/tributes-woman-killed-crash-drumcondra-named/

'WORDS FAIL ME' Tributes pour in for tragic woman killed in double fatality crash in Drumcondra as she is named locally

Rachael Coughlan, 30s, and a man in his 70s died following the collision on Drumcondra Road in Dublin this morning

By Harry Manning and Michael Doyle
22nd March 2019, 7:45 pm

TRIBUTES have poured in for the tragic woman who was one of two people killed in a horror crash in Dublin this morning.

Rachael Coughlan, 30s, and a man in his 70s lost their lives when their two cars collided on Drumcondra Road at around 6am.

Close friends and family took to social media to pay their respects to the tragic young woman.

One person said: "When words fail me in total shock cant believe it heart breaking look over your boys Rachael they need you the most"

One woman said: "No even words"

Another said: "Shocking news r.i.p ray so so sad"

Another person added: "Very sad day rip rachel look off [after] your two boys and family."

One girl said: "No words to explain this feeling Rachael Coughlan fly high you are forever a beautiful soul."

A friend said: "So sad, Rachel such a lovely girl. Thinking of your boys, god give them the strength and help them through this sad time."

Gardai are appealing for witnesses in the area between 5.45am and 6.15am to contact them.

Both victims were the sole occupants of their cars, which ended up on the opposite side of the usually busy road.

They were removed to the Dublin City Mortuary in Whitehall, where a post-mortem was due to take place.

The road was closed in both directions for a few hours, which caused traffic chaos in the area.

A Garda spokeswoman said: “A technical and forensic examination of the scene is currently under way.

“Gardai are appealing to motorists with dashcams or anyone travelling on Drumcondra Road Lower between 5.45am and 6.15am to contact Mountjoy Garda Station on 016668600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.”

Labour Senator Aodhan O Riordain said today: “Such terrible news from Drumcondra this morning. Deepest sympathy to families and loved ones affected.”

Drivers were diverted this morning at Whitehall Church, Botanic Avenue and Richmond Road, and buses and HGVs along Clonliffe Road towards Ballybough.

The deaths come after a deadly bank holiday weekend on the roads, which saw four people lose their lives.

[Bob Shillin]

Dropped at DAP c. 6am via Dromcondra, didn't see anything of this incident, went home via Collins Ave.

[markmiwurdz]

Dropped at DAP c. 6am via Dromcondra, didn't see anything of this incident, went home via Collins Ave.

Prolly missed it by a matter of minutes.

[Vikkiz]

Dropped at DAP c. 6am via Dromcondra, didn't see anything of this incident, went home via Collins Ave.

Prolly missed it by a matter of minutes.

Prolly caused it on his way out

[Rat Catcher]

https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2019/0325/1038551-hit-and-run-cork/

Two-year-old boy injured in Cork hit-and-run

Updated / Tuesday, 26 Mar 2019 11:26

A two-year-old boy has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Cork.

The incident happened at Castle Meadows off Skehard Road shortly before 4pm.

The boy was taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital where his condition is understood to be serious.

Gardaí say the car involved failed to remain at the scene.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact them and are particularly appealing to motorists with dash cams who were driving in the Skehard Road and Castle Meadows area between 3.30pm and 4.30pm to contact them.