2024-05-04 15:20:09
On Monday, Kamilė participated in a demonstration organized by her school in memory of the people who died on the A5 road, and called for the start of the long-awaited renovation of the road.
Paul Lavery, principal of St Ciaran’s College in Ballygawley, described the pupil in a statement as “a warm, outgoing girl who was very popular with both staff and pupils”.
Mr Lavery added that the entire school community was “deeply shocked and saddened” to learn of her death and said the whole school’s thoughts are with her at this time. Vaicikonytė’s family.
He said trained staff from the Department of Education’s emergency response team would be on site to provide assistance to students and staff.
Since 2006 more than 50 people have died on this road, and modernization work has been delayed and legally challenged.
An “absolutely heartbreaking” disaster
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill described the deaths of two young people on the A5 as an “absolutely heartbreaking” accident.
“My deepest sympathies go out to their families, friends and anyone affected by this tragedy,” Ms O’Neill said. No family should have to experience this unimaginable heartbreak.”
In a social media post, Mr O’Neill also said the long-awaited upgrade of the A5 road “must go ahead”.
Stormont Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the teenagers’ families.
“Too many lives have been lost or changed forever as a result of serious injuries sustained in road accidents on the A5,” he said.
February. The Irish government has confirmed that it will contribute 600 million euros for the renovation of the A5 road, as part of investments in cross-border projects.
The following month, Mr O’Dowd met with campaigners who want Stormont to make the A5 upgrade a priority.
At that time, the minister said that he was determined to implement the project, but he said that he could not specify the terms when a decision would be made on the start of work.
On Wednesday, Mr O’Dowd said he had asked to meet with senior police officers to “discuss the serious road safety issues on this road and what can be done at this time”.
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2024-05-04 15:20:09