Serious collision on N2 near Ardee leaves injuries
A late-night crash involving two vehicles on the N2 at Blakestown resulted in multiple serious injuries. Gardaí continue investigations and urge witnesses or dash-cam holders to come forward to assist in Co. Louth.
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An Garda Síochána
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Gardaí and emergency responders attended a severe road traffic collision on the N2 at Blakestown, near Ardee in Co. Louth, which took place late on Sunday, 25th October 2026. The incident, occurring around 11:40pm, involved two cars and resulted in significant injuries.
Two men in their 50s and late teens, along with two women aged in their 50s and 20s, were extracted from one vehicle and rushed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda with serious injuries. A male occupant from the second car, in his 30s, was also hospitalised with injuries considered non-life threatening.
The N2 remains closed as Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene, with local diversions in operation. Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses or motorists who travelled the area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm and may have dash-cam footage to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Two men in their 50s and late teens, along with two women aged in their 50s and 20s, were extracted from one vehicle and rushed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda with serious injuries. A male occupant from the second car, in his 30s, was also hospitalised with injuries considered non-life threatening.
The N2 remains closed as Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene, with local diversions in operation. Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses or motorists who travelled the area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm and may have dash-cam footage to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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