A tragic accident last Friday resulted in the death of an elderly woman in her 80s following a multi-vehicle collision on the M1 motorway, near Drogheda, County Louth. This unfortunate incident involved five vehicles and occurred on the northbound side of the carriageway at Platin, just prior to the toll bridge, around 11:10 AM.
Emergency services, including Gardaí, swiftly arrived at the scene to aid those affected. Among the individuals transported to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, the elderly woman succumbed to her injuries. The coroner has been informed, and a postmortem examination is scheduled to take place to ascertain the exact cause of death.
In light of this serious incident, a senior investigating officer has been appointed to oversee the ongoing investigation. Gardaí are actively seeking witnesses who might have seen the collision or have relevant dash-cam footage that could provide further insights into what transpired.
If you were in the vicinity at the time of the accident or possess any information that could assist the investigation, you are encouraged to reach out to the Ashbourne Garda Station at 01 8010600, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any local Garda station. Your assistance could be vital in understanding the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
