Two young men have died and two others have been injured following a single vehicle collision in Co Donegal last night.
The vehicle crashed into the gable wall of a house in the townland of Baltoney in Gortahork at around 9.30pm.
A male teenager, who was the driver, and a man in his 20s, who was a rear seat passenger in the vehicle, were both pronounced dead at the scene.
Both bodies have been removed from the scene to the mortuary at Letterkenny University Hospital where post mortem examinations will take place.
A man in his 20s, who was a front seat passenger, and a male teenager, who was a rear seat passenger in the vehicle, were removed from the scene to Letterkenny University Hospital and both remain in a serious condition.
The road will remain closed and local diversions are in place.
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A technical examination is due to be carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators today, a garda spokesperson said.
“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them,” they added.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the townland of Baltoney between 9:00pm and 9:30pm last night are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Milford Garda Station on 074 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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