Couple and their grandson, 3, named as victims of Ireland automotive crash

Aug 30, 2023 at 4:49 PM
Couple and their grandson, 3, named as victims of Ireland automotive crash

A pair and their grandson who died when their automotive crashed right into a wall in Ireland have been named by police.

Thomas O’Reilly, 45, Bridget O’Reilly, 46, and Tom O’Reilly, 3, had been killed at Windmill, Knockbulloge, Cashel, in Co. Tipperary on Monday night.

A person and girl, each 22, who had been within the entrance of the automotive, stay in Tipperary University Hospital.

Police confirmed all 5 had been from the identical household.

The man is being handled for severe accidents, whereas the lady is much less severely harm.

Superintendent Kieran Ruane stated the scene of the crash “was traumatic and very difficult for everyone in attendance”.

“The professionalism shown by all first responders and the compassion shown to the three deceased was commendable,” he added.

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Post-mortem examinations had been on account of happen on Wednesday at Waterford University Hospital and a household liaison officer is supporting family.

The street the place the crash occurred – located about midway between Limerick and Waterford within the centre of the nation – stays closed whereas crash consultants examine.

It comes days after 4 individuals had been killed in a crash in Clonmel, additionally in Co Tipperary.

Luke McSweeney, 24, his 18-year-old sister Grace McSweeney, Zoey Coffey and Nicole Murphy, each additionally 18, had been killed after the car they were in struck a wall on Friday.