A series of tragic road incidents over the weekend resulted in the deaths of three pedestrians in different counties across the Republic of Ireland. The fatal collisions occurred in Galway, Kildare, and Carlow between Friday night and Saturday afternoon, leaving communities in mourning and authorities urging for public assistance.
The first incident took place on Friday evening shortly after 11:30 PM local time on the Tuam Road in Loughgeorge, County Galway. An elderly man in his 80s lost his life after being struck by a car. The following day, at approximately 3:30 PM, a man in his 30s was fatally hit by a bus on the N7 motorway in Kill, County Kildare. Just an hour later, another tragedy unfolded in Ballyroughan Big, County Carlow, where a man in his 40s died after being hit by a car.
In response to these incidents, Gardaí (Irish police) have launched investigations and are appealing to the public for any information or dashcam footage that could aid in understanding the circumstances surrounding these collisions. The authorities emphasized the importance of road safety and urged drivers and pedestrians alike to remain vigilant.
These incidents have cast a somber shadow over the affected communities, highlighting the need for continued efforts to improve road safety measures and prevent such tragedies in the future.