Write a commentA man has died in a road incident on the old Newry to Dundalk road in County Louth earlier this afternoon.
The incident happened close to Ravensdale where the car the man was travelling in was struck by a tree.
Garda and Emergency Services attended the scene and a recovery operation is under way.
It brings to three the number of people who have died today in incidents related to the storm caused by ex hurricane Ophelia.
Louth TD Gerry Adams has expressed his “shock and deep sadness at the news
The TD commented “I want to extend by condolences to the families of those citizens who have lost their lives as a result of Storm Ophelia, and especially to the family of the person killed by a falling tree in Ravensdale this afternoon.
“Storm Ophelia has already caused significant damage as it makes its way across the island of Ireland.
“I would urge everyone to heed the advice of the emergency services and stay indoors.
“And I want to commend the courage of the first responders who are risking life and limb helping those in trouble.”
Echoing these sentiments the Chairperson of Newry, Mourne & Down Council Cllr Roisin Mulgrew stated "We in this Council area are deeply saddened to learn of the death of a man in an incident in Ravensdale. There have been numerous reports of fallen trees, power cuts and storm damage throughout our Council area. I want to also commend the efforts of all those who have been at the front line of the task of dealing with the impact of Storm Ophelia and I ask members of the public not to endanger themselves or any of our Emergency personnel by taking any unnecessary risk".
