Fatal vehicle collisions reported in Wicklow and Newry

Two separate fatal traffic accidents occurred on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

In County Wicklow, a man in his 60s died following a collision between a car and a truck on the N81 at Athgarvan. The car driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver, also in his 60s, was transported to Tallaght University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An Garda Síochána has appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage to assist in their investigation.

In Newry, a man in his 20s died after a four-vehicle collision involving a Scania lorry, a van, a BMW, and a Toyota Auris at the junction of Armagh Road and Church Road. The driver of the BMW was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two individuals from the van were taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast with serious injuries. The PSNI is seeking information and video footage from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.