Two young men killed in Donegal crash involving car and lorry

"A male passenger of the car, aged in his late teens, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His remains were conveyed to the morgue at Letterkenny University Hospital. A second male passenger, also aged in his late teens, was conveyed to Altnagelvin Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased."

"Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 10.45pm and 11.45pm on Tuesday 24th February 2026 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

"The R236 road is currently closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place. The male driver of the car, also in his late teens, was conveyed to Altnagelvin Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. He was later transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast."

A fatal collision occurred on the R236 road near Saint Johnston at approximately 11:15pm on February 25, 2026, involving a lorry and a car. Two male passengers, both in their late teens, were pronounced deceased—one at the scene and one at Altnagelvin Hospital. The car's driver, also a teenager, sustained serious injuries and was transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Post-mortem examinations are pending and the Coroner has been notified. The R236 road remains closed for forensic investigation with local diversions implemented. Gardaí are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area between 10:45pm and 11:45pm.

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