OVER 2,500 Transition Year and 5th year students from schools across Donegal attended the Donegal County Council AXA Roadsafe Roadshow on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Aura Centre, Letterkenny.

The Roadsafe Roadshow is a powerful event designed to educate students on the potentially devastating consequences that road traffic collisions can have on their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

It featured a series of impactful first-hand accounts from members of An Gardaí Síochána, Donegal Fire Service, the National Ambulance Service and a consultant based within the Emergency Department in Letterkenny University Hospital, designed to leave a lasting impression on the importance of road safety.

Rachel Elliott speaking at the AXA Roadsafe Roadshow at the Aura Centre in Letterkenny.

A further powerful presentation was given by Rachel Elliott who shared her own story of survival following a fatal car accident she was involved in.

Her candid account resonated strongly with the students, emphasising the real dangers to young drivers on our roads.

Adding a deeply personal dimension to the event was the contribution by Bernadette Rice, who tragically lost her sister Clarice in a car accident, her emotional account left the audience deeply moved.

Following the talks, Donegal Fire Service conducted a live demonstration of extracting an injured person from a crashed vehicle. This practical demonstration brought the realities of emergency response to life, showcasing the skill and precision required to save lives in such critical situations.