"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."
"Our community woke up this morning to the terrible news that two young men have lost their lives overnight and another was seriously injured on the road that runs through our village. In this time of great grief and sorrow for all involved words fail us."
"The R236 road is currently closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place. Post-mortem examinations will take place in due course and the Coroner has been notified."
A serious road collision occurred at approximately 11:15pm on Tuesday, February 24, 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 male driver, also in his late teens, 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 in place. The community has organized a mass at St Baithin's Church and opened Shantallow Community Centre to support grieving families and friends, with grief counsellors available.
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