There’s been a 100% increase in road deaths in Donegal.
Last year 4 people died on the roads in the county and so far this year, 8 people have lost their lives.
The figures come as as National Slow Down Day gets underway.
The initiative runs for a 24 hour period, beginning this morning at 7am.
Head of Road Policing in Donegal, Inspector Michael Harrison is appealing to motorists to take heed of speed limits:
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