Heartbreak as two dead and four injured following Donegal crash
The tragedy took place between Donegal Town and Barnesmore Gap
There is huge shock and sadness in the Donegal Town area following the deaths of two young men in a crash just outside the town.
The tragic road traffic collision took place at Birchill on the N15 between Donegal Town and Barnesmore Gap on Saturday afternoon, May 16. Devastating news of the deaths of the two men from the local area has been met with heartbreak across the community.
Both men, one in his twenties and the other in his thirties, were travelling in the same vehicle. Two further occupants were hospitalised, as were two occupants of a second vehicle.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of dashcam footage from the area.
A garda spokesperson said "Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident, involving two vehicles, shortly after 2pm.
"Two occupants in one vehicle, a man aged in his 20s and a man ages in his 30s, were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Their remains have been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where post-mortem examinations will take place in due course. The Coroner has been notified.
"A further two occupants of the same vehicle, a woman in her 20s and a man in his 20s, were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non life-threatening.
"Two occupants in the following vehicle, a man and a woman in their 40s, are being treated for non life threatening injuries in Letterkenny University Hospital."
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are due to undergo a technical examination of the scene and the road has been closed.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the area between 1.30pm and 2.30pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Donegal Town Garda Station on 074 9740190 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.