Two teenage girls aged 16 and 17 have been killed in a car crash in Co Monaghan this evening.
Another teenager aged 18 has been rushed to hospital and is in a critical condition.
Gardai remain at the scene of the single vehicle crash which happened at 6.45pm this evening (Mon) on the N54 in Legnakelly (Clones to Smithborough Road), Co. Monaghan.
One vehicle is currently at the scene.
The two dead teenagers who were passengers in the car were fatally injured during the collision.
Their bodies have been removed from the scene to Monaghan General Hospital. Post-mortem examinations will take place tomorrow (Tues).
A female teenager (aged 18 years) is in a critical condition and currently receiving treatment in Cavan General Hospital.
Another teenager, an 18 year old male is currently receiving treatment in Cavan General Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
The male driver of the car (aged 60) is in a critical condition and is currently receiving treatment in Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.
The N54 is currently closed while Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene. The road will remain closed overnight. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí in Monaghan are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N54 between Clones and Smithborough this evening, Monday 31st July 2023, between 6.15pm and 7.00pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
