URGENT UPDATE: Gardaí have confirmed a tragic incident involving multiple fatalities following a serious road traffic collision in Co. Louth. The crash occurred shortly after 9 PM last night, November 15, 2025, on the Ardee Road in the townland of Gibstown, Dundalk.
Emergency services are currently on the scene where the deceased remain. Several injured individuals have been rushed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda for urgent medical attention. A Garda statement confirmed that the collision involved two vehicles on the L3168 road.
“The collision occurred on the L3168 involving two vehicles and a number of fatalities have occurred,” a Garda spokesperson stated. The L3168 remains closed between the N52 and the R171 as investigators conduct a technical examination, prompting local traffic diversions.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They urge anyone who may have seen the collision or has dashcam footage from the L3168 between 8:30 PM and 9:15 PM last night to contact them immediately. Tip-offs can be directed to Dundalk Garda Station at 042 938 8400, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any local Garda station.
This devastating incident highlights the urgent need for road safety awareness as communities grapple with the aftermath of such tragedies. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
