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BreakingNews.ie
11 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Garda injured following two-vehicle collision in Co Dublin
An on-duty Garda has been injured following a two-vehicle collision in Dundrum, Co. Dublin, on Tuesday. The incident happened shortly before 10 am, involving a car and a Garda motorcycle. Advertisement The on-duty Garda member was taken to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Welfare supports have been made available to the Garda by local management. No other injuries are reported. The road which had been closed for a period of time has since reopened to traffic. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were in the area between 9:30am and 10:00am this morning, 19th August 2025, are asked to make it available to investigating gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Blackrock Garda Station on (01) 6665200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
BBC News
24-07-2025
- BBC News
North Belfast: Road closed due to security alert
Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in north Belfast. The Crumlin Road has been closed off from the junction of Tennent Street to Oldpark Road, with cordons in place. Members of the public and road users are being asked to avoid the area. Police said a further update will be provided in due course.
BBC News
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Hemel Hempstead's 'Dutch-style' roundabout and how to use it
Road users are gearing up to brave a town's new "Dutch-style" unique highway feature was unveiled in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, on along Boundary Way, it became the country's fourth such roundabout after the first opened in Cambridge in how can you avoid breaking into a cold sweat trying to navigate the new route? Golden rules The golden rule for these roundabouts is that pedestrians have priority, and both cars and bikes need to give way to them. Cyclists are next in line, and cars must stop for them. Ultimately, if your mode of transport has more power, it comes with more responsibility. Layers Like an onion, there are layers. The outside of the roundabout is used by pedestrians, and there are zebra crossings positioned on each middle ring is painted green for the cyclists, and peddlers should navigate around it clockwise. The heart of the roundabout is for the drivers, and it should look reassuringly familiar to motorists. Why are they 'Dutch'? These "Dutch-style" layouts are named so because they were created in the cycling culture east of the North Sea is greater than in the UK, with bicycles used almost more than roundabouts have made waves on UK shores - Cambridge's development was followed by Sheffield in 2024 and Chichester in chiefs implement them to offer what they believe is a safer and greener passage for both pedestrians and that safety has been called into question by roundabout had more collisions in the three years since it was built compared to its predecessor over the same time will tell if Hertfordshire County Council's development proves to be a one thing is for sure: Lycra is optional for all users. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
