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06 Sept 2025

Suspected drunk driver arrested after Laois crash

Suspected drunk driver arrested after Laois crash

Pic Credit: Laois Offaly Gardai

A suspected drunk driver landed upside down after a crash in Laois last night.

Gardai posted images of the single vehicle collision near Ballickmoyler. 

“Abbeyleix Gardai had to deal with a single vehicle road traffic collision overnight near Ballickmoyler, Co Laois” the said.

“Thankfully there were no injuries as a result,” Gardai stated.

“Driver failed roadside breath test and was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and brought to Portlaoise Garda Station,” they stated. 

Gardai closed the road while dealing with the collision. The road has now reopened.

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