Tragic Dundalk Crash Claims the Lives of Five Young Adults in Their 20s
On Saturday night, a tragic crash in Dundalk, County Louth, resulted in the deaths of five young adults in their 20s. The incident occurred shortly after 9 PM on the Ardee Road in the townland of Gibstown.
Details of the Crash
The collision involved two vehicles, one being a Volkswagen Golf. All five deceased were occupants of the Golf, which had connections to Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Drumconrath, County Louth, and Scotland. A sixth male passenger in the Golf sustained serious injuries and is currently hospitalized.
Injuries and Emergency Response
Additionally, two individuals in a Toyota Land Cruiser were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The L3168 road remains closed for a forensic investigation, and local traffic diversions are presently in effect.
Appeal for Witnesses
Gardaí are seeking information regarding the crash. Witnesses with any video footage, particularly from dash-cams, are encouraged to come forward. They are particularly interested in recordings taken between 8:30 PM and 9:15 PM on the night of the accident.
- Contact Dundalk Garda Station at 042 938 8400.
- Use the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 for anonymous tips.
Community Mourning and Remembrance
The local community is deeply shaken by this loss. Masses will be held throughout the town to honor the victims. A special remembrance service for road victims is also scheduled at St Augustine’s Church in Drogheda at 1 PM today, where the latest victims and their families will be included in prayers.
