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Majority Of Fatal Crashes Happen On Regional Roads – Including Newbridge Incident

Tuesday, 5 August 2025 11:12

By Martin Osborne

New analysis shows more than a third of fatal collisions occurred on these roads, while around a quarter happened on local roads.

The majority of fatal crashes so far this year have happened on regional roads, including a fatal crash on Barrettstown Road in Newbridge in June.

New analysis shows more than a third of fatal collisions occurred on these roads, while around a quarter happened on local roads.

Motorways accounted for the least amount of road deaths, with 2 recorded on the M50 this year.

Baltinglass resident Leo Lieghio from the Irish Road Victims Association is appealing to people to take care.

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