Tragedy in Dunleer as Elderly Woman Dies After Collision with Bus
By ArdeePost Reporter
Tragedy as woman in her 80s died following a road traffic collision involving a bus in Dunleer, Co Louth on Monday afternoon.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:20pm on Lower Main Street, when the pedestrian was struck by a bus while walking in the area. Emergency services responded swiftly, and the woman was transported by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, where she was later pronounced dead.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, as Gardaí continue their investigations and efforts to inform family members.
This heartbreaking incident follows a devastating weekend on Irish roads, during which four other women lost their lives in separate crashes across Counties Meath, Wexford, Clare, and Tyrone.
In Dunleer, Lower Main Street remains closed to facilitate a technical examination of the scene, with local diversions currently in place. The road is expected to remain closed for several hours as forensic investigators work to determine the exact circumstances of the collision.
Garda Appeal for Information
Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance as part of their ongoing investigation. They are particularly interested in hearing from any road users or pedestrians who were in the area of Lower Main Street, Dunleer, between 12:10pm and 12:30pm on Monday, 26th May, and who may have witnessed the incident or have relevant camera or dash-cam footage.
Anyone with information is urged to contact:
- Drogheda Garda Station at 041 9874200
- The Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111
- Or any Garda station
This tragic loss has deeply affected the local community in Dunleer, and condolences have been extended to the woman’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.
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