Laois update after Storm Darragh

Laois County Council has issued an update as the clean-up continues after Storm Darragh, which felled trees and cut power lines in many areas.

There were five vehicle-related callouts in the county and one person involved in a road collision was transferred to hospital yesterday.

In an update issued on Saturday, the council said:

Update 07.12.2024 - 4.30pm Fire Services and Roads Crews worked throughout the day to clear fallen trees and ensure that the network is operational where possible.

Laois County Council urges motorists to continue to exercise caution as there may be dangers on lesser travelled routes or from trees damaged or compromised during the storm.

Update 07.12.2024 - 10.00am There are travel related impacts across County Laois this morning arising from multiple fallen trees. Busy night for fire crews across County Laois with in excess of 50 callouts and incidents throughout the night with crews encountering other fallen trees and blockages as they progressed between calls. The majority have been made safe and cleared with the remaining requiring reassessment, and/or other assistance in daylight hours and when safe to do so.

All major routes are passable with care, crews are continuing to work to clear lanes in a few locations on N80 & R445. Known locations have been signed or have hazard warnings put in place.

There were five vehicle related callouts with occupant of one RTC transferred to hospital.

All stations were deployed throughout the night and tidy ups have commenced be Municipal District crews this morning as required.

Motorists are advised that fallen trees and hazards may be present on the road network that have not yet been notified or cleared and they should take extra caution when getting out and about on the road network today and across the weekend.