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  • O’Dowd urges caution on the roads following weekend tragedies

    Topics:
    • Roads

    Date published: 26 May 2024

    Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has urged all road users to exercise caution following three deaths on the roads this weekend.

    DfI Minister John O'Dowd

    Minister O’Dowd said:

    “Three families are facing heartbreak and loss following these latest tragedies on our roads. I want to extend my sincere condolences to all those impacted. Too many lives have been cut short or forever changed by serious injury as a result of road traffic collisions and too many people are left to deal with the devastating consequences. I am appealing to all road users to be mindful of others using our roads and exercise care and caution when travelling.”

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