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- Published: 11:42, 2 May 2025
- Updated: 13:34, 2 May 2025
A GARDA has been rushed to hospital after a van was driven at him while he was on patrol in an estate in Ardee, Co Louth.
The incident took place when gardai approached a parked van in Clonmore Estate at around 4:20am this morning.The van is understood to have been driven at the Gardai, injuring one who had exited their patrol vehicle to investigate.
He sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.
The scene has been held for a technical examination to be carried out.
Garda welfare services have been put in place for the injured Garda member and his colleagues.
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