Eire: Four younger individuals killed in street crash in Co Tipperary
Four younger individuals have died in a street crash in Co Tipperary, Irish police have mentioned.
The male driver, who was in his early 20s, and three feminine teenage passengers, had been killed within the incident.
One automobile was concerned within the tragedy which occurred on Mountain Road within the city of Clonmel on Friday night.
The victims are all understood to be from the native space.
It is assumed they’d been on their strategy to rejoice after receiving the outcomes of their Leaving Certificate exams earlier.
Education minister Simon Harris TD mentioned there was “grief, shock and sadness” after the “devastating” and “heartbreaking” incident.
On X, previously referred to as Twitter, he wrote: “Leaving Cert outcomes day represents achievement, celebration and pleasure.
“Tonight that has been replaced by grief, shock and sadness. Thinking of the families, friends and school community of the four young people. There are no words. Heartbreaking.”
Mountain Road in Clonmel will likely be closed in a single day and into Saturday whereas the scene is examined by forensic investigators, police mentioned.
The incident occurred near the doorway of Hillview Sports Club, RTE reported.
It added that the automobile was travelling downhill and is believed to have gone uncontrolled and overturned.
‘Disbelief and numbness’
Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary, mentioned there was “disbelief and numbness” in Clonmel.
“The families involved are all local, from Clonmel and the surrounding area. It is utterly devastating. Our prayers are with the families and the whole community.”
Fine Gael councillor Declan Burgess mentioned: “It’s heartbreaking news for the entire community.
“My prayers and ideas are with the households concerned.”
Scene examined by forensic experts
A Garda spokesperson said: “An incident room has been established at Clonmel Garda station and a senior investigating officer has been appointed to steer the investigation.
“Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to contact the investigation team.”
The Leaving Certificate Examination, also known as the Leaving Cert, is the ultimate examination of the Irish secondary college system.