The incident took place in Trim, County Meath last night.

The Chamber president is calling for the route to be re-opened to pedestrians as soon as possible.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

The scene is currently preserved for forensic and technical examination.

The scene was preserved for a technical examination and a post mortem is to be carried out by the State Pathologist.

Three gardaí have been injured and one guard has been transferred to hospital for treatment for facial injuries.

There are concerns around the well-being of the animal as at 6 weeks old, the foal is too young to be separated from it's mother.

The application has been received by county planners and a decision is expected to be made by the end of August.