Issue Date: 14th October 2023
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the M1 Northbound between Junctions 12 & 14 at Mooremont, Co. Louth this morning, Saturday, 14th October 2023.
The collision occurred at approximately 2:00am and involved a tractor and car.
A male passenger of the car, aged in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Two other male occupants (20s & 60s) of the car have been taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be non-life threatening.
No other injuries have been reported.
M1 Northbound lanes before Junction 13 are closed. M1 Southbound lanes remain open. Local Diversions are in place.
A technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators will be conducted.
Gardaí in Drogheda are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
Any road users who were travelling on the M1 between Junctions 12 & 14, during the hours of 1:30am and 2:10am, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), are asked to make this available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Drogheda Street Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
