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National: Truck driver, 70s, killed in Co Meath tragedy

written by Staff Writer July 11, 2025
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A truck driver in his 70s has bene killed in a single vehicle accident in Co Meath.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a truck on the L2226 in Ballinderry at 5am yesterday morning.

The driver of the truck, a man aged in his 70s was pronounced deceased.

His body was removed from the scene to hospital for a post mortem examination.

No other injuries were reported.

The road was closed for technical examination, and has since reopened.

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

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were traveling in the area between 4.30am and 5.30am on the morning of Thursday 10th July 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Trim Garda Station on (046) 948 1540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

National: Truck driver, 70s, killed in Co Meath tragedy was last modified: July 11th, 2025 by Staff Writer
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