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26/10/2026 Serious Road Traffic Collision, N2 at Blakestown, Ardee, Co. Louth, Sunday 25th October 2026

Issue Date: 26/10/2026 

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the N2 at Blakestown, Ardee, Co. Louth yesterday evening, Sunday 25th October 2026.

The collision occurred at approximately 11:40pm and involved two cars.

The occupants of one vehicle, two men (50s and late teens) and two woman (50s and 20s), were removed from the scene to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda for treatment of serious injuries.

An occupant of the second vehicle, a male aged in his 30s, was also taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life threatening.

The road is currently closed for technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.  Local diversions are in place

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.

Any road users who were travelling in the area of the N2 at Blakestown, between 11:20pm and 11:50pm and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.