Meath woman calls for urgent safety measures after mother struck by van on pedestrian crossing

""There is no lighting from the petrol station to the vets, no warning signs for drivers approaching the crossing, and cars parked on either side make it extremely difficult to see pedestrians stepping out," she said. "As a driver myself, I can say it's very hard to see people entering the crossing, particularly in the evenings." she said."

""People are outraged. We have had enough," he said. "Sending engineers out to do a Mickey Mouse survey and then telling people they don't need ramps is not just a failure - it's an insult to the people of Ballivor." Cllr Boyne warned that the situation is becoming increasingly dangerous. "So far, people have been physically injured. But if nothing changes, someone is going to be killed. At that point, it will be too little, too late," he said."

A 54-year-old woman was knocked down while crossing the road in Ballivor at approximately 5.10pm on 9 December 2025 and suffered very serious injuries requiring a long recovery. Residents cite longstanding village safety concerns including poor lighting from the petrol station to the vets, lack of warning signs for drivers, obstructive parked cars and limited visibility at the pedestrian crossing. Campaigners call for a raised crossing, improved lighting, refreshed road markings and traffic-calming measures. Local canvassing, a petition and a protest blocking the main street have followed, while councillors warn that years of inaction have eroded trust and that the situation could become fatal if not addressed.

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