Tragic Collision Claims Five Young Lives
Five young people have lost their lives following a devastating two-car collision in County Louth on Saturday evening. The fatal incident occurred on the L3168 road in Gibstown, Dundalk, shortly after 9pm.
Victims and Vehicles Involved
Irish police confirmed that all five victims, comprising three men and two women, were in their twenties and travelling together in the same vehicle. The group had been in a Volkswagen Golf that collided with a Toyota Land Cruiser.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the tragic accident, but despite their efforts, all five occupants of the Volkswagen Golf were pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation by forensic experts.
Road Closures and Investigation
The L3168 remained closed between the N52 and R171 junctions throughout Sunday as specialist collision investigators examined the scene. Traffic diversions were implemented to redirect motorists away from the area while the thorough investigation took place.
Police have made a public appeal for witnesses to come forward with any information that might assist their investigation into the causes of this tragic incident. They're particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have been travelling along the L3168 around the time of the collision.
This represents one of the most significant loss of life on Irish roads in recent times, particularly affecting the local Dundalk community where the young victims are believed to have been from. The investigation continues as authorities work to establish the full sequence of events leading to this devastating outcome.
