Elderly woman dies after being hit by bus in Louth
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a bus in Co Lough in the latest tragedy on Irish roads.
The pedestrian, a woman in her 80s, was walking at Lower Main Street in Dunleer when the tragedy happened. Emergency services rushed to the scene and she was taken to hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
The death comes after a weekend of carnage on Irish roads - four women died in separate incidents on Irish roads yesterday. A driver, two pedestrians and a cyclist were killed in counties Wexford, Clare, Meath and Tyrone.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Dunleer, Co Louth today, Monday, 26th May 2025.
"The collision between a pedestrian and a bus occurred at approximately 12:20pm at Lower Main Street. The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 80s, was transferred by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where she was later pronounced dead.
"The road has been closed for a technical examination of the scene to be conducted and diversions are in place. Investigating Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
"Any road users who were at Lower Main Street, Dunleer, between 12:10pm and 12:30pm on Monday, 26th May and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"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."
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