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10/04/2015
Man Killed In Co Louth Road Accident
Gardaí in Co Louth have confirmed the death of a man in a road traffic accident on the M1 on Thursday afternoon.
The man, said to be aged in his 40s, died when a lorry hit a van that was parked on the hard shoulder of the southbound motorway near Monasterboice, north of Drogheda at about 12:45.
A section of the road is expected to remain closed to allow for a forensic examination of the scene. Diversions are in place.
Garda are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041-9874200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666111 or any garda station.
(MH/CD)
The man, said to be aged in his 40s, died when a lorry hit a van that was parked on the hard shoulder of the southbound motorway near Monasterboice, north of Drogheda at about 12:45.
A section of the road is expected to remain closed to allow for a forensic examination of the scene. Diversions are in place.
Garda are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041-9874200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666111 or any garda station.
(MH/CD)
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