Extensive damage was caused to Donna McQuaid pharmacy in Oldcastle in the early hours of yesterday morning

He also praised paramedics, an off-duty firefighter who arrived on the scene, and staff at Cavan General Hospital

The N2 remains closed this afternoon as forensic investigations continue at the scene.

The pharmacy is owned by Donna McQuaid, who has been running it for over 20 years.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Gardai confirmed there was no reports of serious injuries following the collision. 

Sarah Halpenny had been living and working as a teacher in Melbourne. 

Emma Mackarel from Clones died at the scene of the collision yesterday on the N2.