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Irish Times
05-07-2025
- Irish Times
Passengers evacuated before fire engulfs Carlow bus
Passengers had to be evacuated from a bus in Co Carlow on Friday evening after it caught fire. The blaze, which broke out on a Wexford Bus shortly before 6pm at Glynn Crossroads, prompted an emergency response and traffic disruption along the N80 near the village of Ballon. All passengers were able to safely disembark before the situation escalated. No injuries were reported. The vehicle, operated by the private coach company, became engulfed in flames while in motion. The cause is unknown and the company has been contacted for comment. READ MORE Gardai assisted fire services at the scene of a bus fire on the N80 in Co Carlow on Friday. Video footage emerged online showing the fire breaking out towards the rear and rapidly spreading as the driver pulled over and passengers evacuated. By the time emergency services arrived, it was completely ablaze and empty. Fire crews extinguished the flames but not before the vehicle was entirely destroyed. The charred frame remained at the roadside as cleanup and investigation work continued. The road was temporarily blocked and diversions were put in place. Witnesses reported seeing flames and thick black smoke billowing from the vehicle as emergency crews arrived on the scene. A garda spokeswoman said they assisted fire services at the scene of a bus fire on the N80. 'No injuries were reported. The road, which had been closed for a time, has since been reopened.'
BreakingNews.ie
05-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Passengers make lucky escape after bus catches fire in Co Carlow
Passengers had to be evacuated from a bus in Co Carlow on Friday evening after it caught fire. The fire, which broke out shortly before 6pm at Glynn Crossroads, prompted an emergency response. Advertisement The fire on board a Wexford bus caused major disruption along the N80 just outside the village of Ballon. All passengers were able to safely disembark the bus before the situation escalated. No injuries were reported. The vehicle, operated by a private coach company, became fully engulfed in flames while in motion. Video footage emerged online showing the fire breaking out towards the rear, rapidly spreading as the driver pulled over and passengers evacuated. By the time emergency services arrived, the bus was completely ablaze and empty. Fire crews managed to extinguish the flames, but not before the vehicle was entirely destroyed. The charred frame now remains at the roadside as cleanup and investigation work continues. The road was temporarily blocked, and diversions were put in by emergency services and gardaí. Witnesses reported seeing flames and thick black smoke billowing from the vehicle as emergency crews arrived on the scene. The cause of the fire is unknown.
BreakingNews.ie
23-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Accident blackspot where five young people died in Carlow gets static safety camera
An accident blackspot where five young people lost their lives and several others were seriously injured in Co Carlow at a spot has a new static safety camera in place. The camera starts operating on Friday at Graiguenaspiddoge, Co Carlow along the N80. Vehicles detected driving in excess of the posted speed limit will be subject to prosecution from 12pm. Advertisement Those caught exceeding the speed limit will be issued a Fixed Charge Notice fine of €160 along with three penalty points. Last January, Bhargav Chitturi (23) and Suresh Cherukuri (24) died when the car they were travelling in crashed on the N80 in Leagh, Rathoe, at about 1:15am. Two other passengers, a man and woman in their 20s, suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. The crash occurred on the first anniversary of the deaths of three friends killed in another fatal collision along the same stretch of road. Advertisement Katie Graham (19) from Arles in Co Laois, Daryl Culbert (21) from Kiltegan in Co Wicklow, and Michael Kelly (25) from Nurney in Co Carlow, all died in a car crash in Carlow on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. Another man, who was a passenger in the car, suffered serious injuries. Several other people have died or been injured around the same spot over the past number of years. Speaking at the time of this year's fatal crash, local Fianna Fáil councillor John Pender said the bend where the crash took place 'can be difficult to navigate'. Cllr Pender explained that Carlow County Council has improved parts of that particular part of the road over the last year with signage. Advertisement He added that the council has submitted plans to An Bord Pleanála to realign the road but it may be some time before those upgrades can be completed. 'The plan is to upgrade the road from Glynn's Cross close to the Fighting Cocks up to the Tinryland roundabout.' The council is waiting to hear back from An Bord Pleanála about whether the upgrades will get the go-ahead. 'Then the process of tendering etc will have to be carried out,' Cllr Pender continued. Advertisement 'What is really needed is a motorway as that is an extremely busy road due to heavy traffic coming from, and going to, Rosslare Purport. Every single junction and entrance along it is very dangerous, especially if a vehicle is turning right.' He pointed out that action needed to be taken sooner rather than later. Static safety cameras have been proven internationally to reduce speeding. Static safety cameras are now operational on the N17 Mayo, N59 Galway, N13 Donegal, N69 Limerick, R772 Wexford and the N22 Cork. First introduced in the Dublin Port Tunnel and on the M7, five Average Safety Cameras are also operational which includes the N3 Cavan, N5 Mayo and N2 Meath.
Zawya
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Nigeria: Tinubu approves $53.75mln for reconstruction, expansion of Alau Dam in Borno
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate release of N80 billion for the reconstruction and expansion of the Alau Dam in Borno State, following its catastrophic collapse in 2024 that resulted in severe flooding, the death of over 150 people, and the displacement of at least 419,000 residents. The approval was announced by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, while briefing correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. Located in Alau community, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, the dam was originally constructed between 1984 and 1986 on the Ngadda River, a key tributary of Lake Chad. It served as a major reservoir supporting water supply, irrigation, flood control, and fisheries before its collapse in 2024 exposed critical structural vulnerabilities. Utsev revealed that the approval followed the submission of an interim report by a Ministerial Committee set up on September 23, 2024, to evaluate the structural integrity of dams across Nigeria. The committee, chaired by Utsev, includes key ministers from the Ministries of Finance, Environment, Works, Information, and the National Security Adviser. 'The mandate of the committee was to assess all dams in the country and come up with recommendations on how best the dams can be put to use in areas such as water supply, flood control, irrigation, and fish farming,' Utsev said. To support its work, the committee constituted a sub-committee that incorporated experts from the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), and the Council of Dams Experts in Nigeria. 'So far, the committee has assessed about 35 dams across the country. The interim report presented to FEC highlighted major challenges, especially the vulnerabilities exposed during the devastating floods of September 10, 2024,' the minister noted. The reconstruction and expansion of the Alau Dam will proceed immediately, with work expected to begin before July 2025 to prevent further flooding in Maiduguri and surrounding areas during the next rainy season. 'As it stands now, the approval for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Alau Dam has been granted by Mr. President. The project is awaiting formal ratification by the Federal Executive Council after all due processes are observed,' Utsev said. The project will be implemented in collaboration with the Borno State Government and the Nigerian Security Adviser's Office, with active oversight from technical experts. 'We believe that between now and July this year, the first component of the work will be established to mitigate the risk of flooding. The other components, such as desilting, will commence by December 2025. The entire project is scheduled to span 24 months,' Utsev added. The reconstruction of Alau Dam is expected to significantly boost Borno State's efforts to recover from the devastating floods and enhance resilience against future environmental disasters. It will also restore critical infrastructure for water supply, irrigation, and agriculture, benefiting thousands of residents in the region.
