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06 Sept 2025

UPDATE: Cow euthanised after Midlands road crash

UPDATE: Cow euthanised after Midlands road crash

Gardaí have confirmed that one cow has been euthanised following a single-vehicle collision that occurred on the N55 near Ballymahon in Longford this morning, Thursday, October 28.

Emergency services including Gardaí and fire services attended the scene at approximately 9:15am after a jeep and trailer crashed into a wall and overturned. There were five cows in the trailer.

Diversions were put in place this morning with busy traffic heading to Ballymahon Mart taking a route through Barry.

One cow was euthanised at the scene but Gardaí have confirmed that no injuries to persons have been reported at this time.

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