26-05-2025
Woman, 80s, becomes fifth killed on roads in three days
A pedestrian in her 80s, who died after being hit by a bus in Dunleer, Co Louth, has become the fifth woman killed on Irish roads in three days.
The collision took place on Lower Main Street in the town at around 12.20pm.
The woman has been named locally as Colette Campbell, who lived on Upper Main Street.
Ms Campbell was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, where she was later pronounced dead.
Her death brings to five the number of women killed on the roads on the island of Ireland since Saturday.
A driver, two pedestrians and a cyclist died in counties Clare, Meath, Wexford and Tyrone within an eight-hour period on Saturday.
Investigating gardaí are appealing to witnesses to the collision in Dunleer to come forward.
They particularly want to speak to any road users who were on Lower Main Street between 12.10pm and 12.30pm this afternoon and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 9874200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
Ahead of the June bank holiday weekend, the Road Safety Authority has advised all road users to "stay alert".
Drivers are also being urged to slow down and be mindful of vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, who will be more prevalent on the roads over the summer months.
