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05/11/2026 Witness Appeal: Serious road traffic collision on N80 at Stradbally, Co Laois, 06th November 2026

Issue Date: 05/11/2026

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the N80 at Stradbally Co. Laois, that occurred this morning, Friday 6th November, at approximately 01.30am.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision, in which a car collided with a wall.

The road remains closed pending technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators who are currently at the scene.

Local diversions are in place. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area of N80 Stradbally , Co. Laois, this morning, Friday, 6th November 2026, between 01.00am and 01.45am, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station