Irish Rail ‘knew of danger’ before crash at crossing

Irish Rail had admitted a level crossing in Co Clare was dangerous and should be closed about 13 years before a local farmer had a “near-death” experience.

Members of the Carroll family have claimed that Irish Rail acknowledged in 1999 the level crossing at Laghile, Cratloe, should be closed and undertook to find an alternative crossing.

The family is calling on Irish Rail to meet the Rail Accident Investigations Unit, which has recognised there is a problem at this crossing, to devise a solution such as building a bridge or a tunnel to make it safe.