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Lorry driver remains in hospital after crashing into pharmacy in Mayo




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A family-run pharmacy remains open today despite a truck colliding outside the premises in the early hours of the morning.

O’Donnell’s Total Health Pharmacy was badly damaged around 2:50 a.m. in Charlestown, County Mayo.

It came as authorities across the country warned people to be careful on roads and trails after overnight freezing, making many surfaces unsafe

A Garda spokesman said: “A truck collided with a traffic island and then collided with a parked vehicle and caused extensive damage to a building on Market Square,” reports RTE.

The truck driver was taken to the hospital but there were no serious injuries.

Ian Johnson, who runs the pharmacy with his wife Nuala O’Donnell, said while the front of the property was badly damaged, the pharmacy area remains open to the public.

According to RTE, Mr Johnson said: “There’s a gaping hole with a truck. My dispensary is running, I’ve a side door at the back for anyone who needs anything.”

Mr Johnson added that the roads in the area were “absolutely deadly” during the night.

The company has building and engineering professionals assess the damage and ensure the property, a standalone building in Charlestown’s Market Square, is secure.

Met Éireann has issued a yellow state ice warning for 18 counties across the country from 5pm to 9am tomorrow.

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