Louth County Council crews complete clean up of oil spill

Louth County Council fire and roads crews have this afternoon completed a clean up operation along the N51 at Townley Hall, County Louth.

The local authority mobilised a co-ordinated response with Boyne River Rescue after a lorry overturned along the route earlier today, June 30th.

An oil spill was reported on the road, and Louth County Council crews worked throughout the day dispersing absorbents to ensure the surface was safe before the road was reopened this afternoon.

Crews were  assisted by Boyne Rescue personnel to install booms in the river, which contained the oil slick. Environment staff will continue to monitor the site.

Work on a temporary re-instatement of a 25 metre section of damaged crash barrier, which was effective in bringing the vehicle to a stop, was also carried out by Louth County Council before the road was reopened.