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08/03/2024
Infrastructure Minister Offers Condolences On Latest A5 Fatality
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has offered his "heartfelt condolences" following the latest fatality on the A5.
Minister O’Dowd said: "I wish to send my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Caolán who lost his life in a road traffic collision on the A5 last night. My thoughts are also with the driver of the other vehicle who will also have been severely impacted by this tragic incident.
"Too many lives have been cut short or forever changed by serious injury as a result of road traffic collisions on the A5 and too many families are living with the devastating consequences.
"I have met with grieving families and witnessed their heartache at first-hand and I have assured them that my top priority is to progress the A5. Yesterday in the Assembly chamber members discussed the importance of the A5 in improving road safety and helping to save lives. It is heartbreaking to see that within a few short hours another life was lost on that road and another family is grieving a loved one.
"I am determined to do all that I can to progress this crucial project before more lives are lost. I am calling on those who are opposed to this road to withdraw their objections."
Minister O’Dowd said: "I wish to send my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Caolán who lost his life in a road traffic collision on the A5 last night. My thoughts are also with the driver of the other vehicle who will also have been severely impacted by this tragic incident.
"I have met with grieving families and witnessed their heartache at first-hand and I have assured them that my top priority is to progress the A5. Yesterday in the Assembly chamber members discussed the importance of the A5 in improving road safety and helping to save lives. It is heartbreaking to see that within a few short hours another life was lost on that road and another family is grieving a loved one.
"I am determined to do all that I can to progress this crucial project before more lives are lost. I am calling on those who are opposed to this road to withdraw their objections."
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