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Level Crossing safety events to be held in Roscommon and Westmeath today

Jun 6, 2024 07:42
By Shannonside News
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Level Crossing safety events to be held in Roscommon and Westmeath today

Irish Rail says there have been 28 recorded incidents at level crossings so far this year.

Two Level Crossings in Roscommon and Westmeath will be among a number of locations nationwide to host a special safety awareness campaign today.

International Level Crossing Awareness Day highlights the potential dangers for vulnerable road-users, as part of 'International Level Crossing Awareness Day'.

Gardaí, Irish Rail and the RSA are holding safety information days at the level crossing at Ballacagher in Roscommon and at Lough Owel in Westmeath near Mullingar.

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Irish Rail says there have been 28 recorded incidents at level crossings so far this year, with 12 of these resulting in damage or injury.

Irish Rail's Barry Kenny has a list of things to remember:

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