Several tragic accidents have occurred around Ireland, resulting in the loss of lives. In Monaghan, a woman in her 70s was struck by a car and passed away at the scene. The incident took place on the N2 Dublin to Derry Road, near Carrickmacross, on Saturday evening. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information related to the collision to come forward.
Similarly, a 70-year-old woman died in County Galway following an accident while horse riding. The incident happened in the village of Glenamaddy on Saturday afternoon. It is said that the woman’s horse bolted and collided with a fence, throwing her off. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the woman passed away shortly after. An investigation is ongoing, but no foul play is suspected.
In another tragedy, a woman in her 20s died in a car crash in County Meath. The woman was driving on the N51 Slane to Navan road when her vehicle collided with another car. The incident took place on Saturday evening, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other car was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
These incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of road safety and being cautious while engaging in any activity. The authorities have urged people to be vigilant and take all necessary precautions to prevent further accidents. They have also appealed to drivers to obey traffic laws and be mindful of pedestrians and other road users.
