Traffic islands are becoming a danger to motorists and pedestrians – Walsh
A Sligo councillor says traffic islands that were meant to slow down vehicles at the entrances to many towns and villages are not only not working but a danger to motorists and pedestrians. In Ballygawley in County Sligo recently, four vehicles were involved in an accident after one went entirely…
HSA Report: Farming the most dangerous job
47 people died as a result of work-related incidents in 2017. Figures from the Health and Safety Authority’s annual report show the agricultural sector again has the highest fatality rate – recording 24 deaths last year. Almost 10,000 inspections were carried out by the body in 2017, resulting in fines…
Number of traffic accidents in the region this afternoon
There have been a number of traffic accidents in the region this afternoon. Currently, gardai are at the scene of a single vehicle accident on the N15 north of Drumcliffe. Road closures and diversions will be in place for the next couple of hours. There’s also been a single vehicle…
Two minor road accidents in the region
There have been two minor traffic accidents in the region this morning. In Donegal, a lorry has gone off the road at Barnesmore. Although there is no disruption at the scene at present, it may be necessary to close one of the lanes later on when it is being removed,…