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22 Oct 2025

Man tragically killed by falling tree in east Donegal

Gardaí and local Emergency Services have attended the scene, where during Storm Eowyn a tree fell on a car and a male driver was fatally injured during the incident

Man tragically killed by falling tree in east Donegal

Forensic collision investigators and divisional scenes of crime have commenced investigation at the scene. Photo: NWNewspix

A man was killed by a fallen tree this morning in east Donegal.

At approximately 5:30am this morning, Friday, Gardaí were alerted to a serious road traffic incident at Feddyglass, Raphoe.

Subsequently, Gardaí and local Emergency Services attended the scene where during Storm Eowyn a tree fell on a car. A male driver was fatally injured during the incident. The body of the deceased remains at the scene at this time.

Gardaí are working with local authorities and third-party contractors to facilitate the removal of the remains of the deceased from the scene. The N14 remains closed at this time.

Forensic collision investigators and divisional scenes of crime have commenced investigation at the scene. Investigations are ongoing.

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