Nation mourning after 4 younger folks killed in Co Tipperary crash – Varadkar
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reland’s premier has mentioned the nation is mourning the deaths of 4 younger individuals who had been killed in a crash whereas on the way in which to examination outcomes celebrations in Co Tipperary.
The driver of the automotive, a person aged his early 20s, and three feminine youngsters died within the single-vehicle crash in Clonmel on Friday night.
It is known they’d been on their approach to rejoice after receiving their Leaving Certificate examination outcomes, which had been launched on Friday.
A parish priest has requested the group to take care of each other within the days forward.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar mentioned in a press release on Saturday: “It is with deep sadness that I learned of the tragic incident in Clonmel last night.
“Leaving Cert results night should mark the beginning of a world of opportunities for young people. It’s a milestone on the road from childhood to adulthood.
“For young lives, so full of possibility, to be cut short in this way is truly devastating and heartbreaking. The whole nation mourns them.
“My sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have died and the wider community in Clonmel and Tipperary. The thoughts of the whole country are with them, their school and their community.
“I am assured that the school authorities and HSE will work together to put in place the necessary supports for their classmates and community. We must come together in times such as this.”
Ireland’s deputy chief and minister for overseas affairs Micheal Martin mentioned: “Deeply saddened by the tragic, heartbreaking loss of four young lives in Clonmel.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends, classmates, the first responders, and the entire community today.”
Father Michael Toomey, administrator within the parishes of Ardfinnan, Ballybacon & Grange, mentioned the victims’ households had expressed gratitude to the emergency providers who attended the scene.
“Sometimes no words seem adequate when a tragedy like what occurred in Clonmel tonight happens. No words can give comfort at this time,” he mentioned on Facebook.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families tonight who suffered a terrible loss in this terrible accident.
“Being with them this evening, I know they are so grateful to all of the emergency services and to everyone who helped them this evening.
“The local schools will be in touch tomorrow to help the entire community and to be there for everyone at this time.”
He added: “Of course, my thoughts and prayers are with the four young people who tragically lost their lives tonight, to their families, and their friends, on what should have been one of the happiest nights of their lives.
“Please, look out for one another in these days, and don’t be afraid to look for help and support in the coming days.”
The Mountain Road in Clonmel remained closed on Saturday.