Woman and child treated in hospital following crash at St Patrick's Day Parade in Laois
The incident happened this morning
A woman and youth were taken to hospital after a car collided with a small steam engine at a parade in Stradbally this morning.
“Gardaí responded to reports of road traffic collision on the main street in Stradbally, Co.Laois at approximately 11.30am this morning, Sunday, 17th March 2024.
A woman (30s) and a male youth were taken to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise for treatment of non-life threatening injuries,” Gardai said.
Gardaí said there have been no arrests in relation to the incident at this point.
It’s not known how the car made its way onto the parade route. A video of the incident is being widely shared on social media.
The incident occurred during what was an otherwise highly successful St Patrick’s Day Parade in Stradbally.