Two injured after car dramatically crashes and hits motorway sign

Published 5th Apr 2022, 15:33 GMT

The vehicle at the scene / Photo: Dublin Fire Brigade

placeholder image — The vehicle at the scene / Photo: Dublin Fire Brigade

This was the scene when a car collided with a motorway sign on the M1 near Swords in Dublin earlier today.

placeholder image — This was the scene when a car collided with a motorway sign on the M1 near Swords in Dublin earlier today.

Two people were treated for non life-threatening injuries at the scene by firefighter/paramedics from Swords Fire Station.

Meanwhile, Dublin Fire Brigade said a survey found that 97% people report using a seat belt in the front, and 84% in the back.

Statistics show that one in four of driver killed on our roads was not wearing a seat belt.

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