Gardaí seek dashcam footage after car hits wall on N80 at Stradbally

At a glance

Date and time

Collision occurred on 6 November 2026 at approximately 01:30am

Location

N80 at Stradbally, County Laois

Road status

Road closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators; local diversions in place

Garda contact

Portlaoise Garda Station (057) 8674100 and Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111

Footage requested

Anyone with camera or dash-cam footage between 01:00 and 01:45 on 6 November asked to make it available

What happened

Gardaí say they responded to reports of a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the N80 at Stradbally, County Laois, on Friday 6 November at about 01:30am. The car struck a wall, and emergency services attended the scene.

According to An Garda Siochana, the N80 at Stradbally remained closed while Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carried out a technical examination. Local diversions were put in place while the investigation continued.

Garda appeal for witnesses and footage

Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was travelling in the area of the N80 at Stradbally between 01:00 and 01:45 on 6 November to contact them. They specifically asked road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, to make it available to investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. The Garda press notice confirmed that forensic collision investigators were at the scene and that the road closure remained in place pending their work.

What it means for Irish drivers

If you drove the N80 near Stradbally in the early hours of 6 November and have dash-cam or phone video from between 01:00 and 01:45, Gardaí want to see it. Footage can be vital in establishing the circumstances of a collision and may be requested by investigators.

The N80 closure and local diversions mean motorists should follow the diversion signs if travelling in the area. If you plan to travel on regional roads at night or in poor conditions, take extra care: the Road Safety Authority advises drivers to wear seatbelts, reduce speed for the conditions and avoid distractions so they can react to hazards.

Members of the public can also report dangerous driving through Garda channels such as Traffic Watch or by contacting their local station. Gardaí sometimes ask for physical copies of dash-cam footage or to view the device as part of an inquiry, and they will advise on how to submit material.

Context and related motoring news

Collisions that close national roads are routinely investigated by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to preserve evidence and establish facts. The closure at Stradbally followed that standard process and local diversions were used while the examination ran.

Separately, the motoring pages reported on vehicle news this week: Lexus confirmed it will bring the six-seat all-electric TZ to Ireland in spring 2027 and has upgraded the NX plug-in hybrid, underlining the continued expansion of premium electric and plug-in models on Irish roads.

What happens next

The investigation into the collision at Stradbally is ongoing. Gardaí have asked anyone with relevant footage or information to contact Portlaoise Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. The press release says the technical examination by forensic collision investigators will continue while enquiries progress.

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