That's according to local Fine Gael Councillor John King.
'The tragedy this road has brought to the area is unacceptable'.
That's according to Laois Fine Gael Councillor John King as he is calling for safety improvement measures on the Middlemount road from Rathdowney.
Funding has been granted to remove the hedgerow along the road to widen it following several tragedies in recent years.
On Christmas day in 2008, Fiona Bergin's brother was killed while walking home.
Ms. Bergin says it's something she will never forget:
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