![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/clonmel-crash-four-dead-in-horror-road-smash-while-heading-to-exam-results-party/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/9_Garda-Stock.jpg&description=Emergency services remain at the scene in Co Tipperary, Ireland, following the horrific single-vehicle collision, said to have killed "a number of young people" Three teenage girls are among those dead in a crash on the way to an exam results party this evening. The single-vehicle smash occurred near Clonmel, Co Tipperary in Ireland. Police have said in a statement that 'initial indications are that there are a number of persons deceased'. Emergency services remain at the scene - which is along a rural road - tonight. In a tragedy which mirrors a crash earlier this month in which pupils died on the way to their school prom, it is thought the children travelling in Co Tipperary were on their way to a party to celebrate their exam results. The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, has also died, police confirmed. A forensic examination will take place at the scene of the crash tomorrow, according to reports. The community is, though, heartbroken at the tragedy. Pat English, Tipperary county councillor for Clonmel, told RSVP Live: 'It's just terrible for the families.... Our thoughts, our heartfelt feelings are going out to all families involved with this. The whole town will be in mourning over the next few days in memory of those young people who were just going out to celebrate the Leaving Cert and I never thought this would happen, no one thought this would happen [here] but it did just happen." Cllr John Fitzgerald said that the emergency services were on the scene as quickly as possible. He said: "On a Friday night that should be a happy night, but there's a terrible cloud over the town, I think, with this tragedy tonight." We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the s){kind=link}
Emergency services remain at the scene in Co Tipperary, Ireland, following the horrific single-vehicle collision, said to have killed “a number of young people”
Three teenage girls are among those dead in a crash on the way to an exam results party this evening.
The single-vehicle smash occurred near Clonmel, Co Tipperary in Ireland. Police have said in a statement that “initial indications are that there are a number of persons deceased”. Emergency services remain at the scene – which is along a rural road – tonight.
In a tragedy which mirrors a crash earlier this month in which pupils died on the way to their school prom in Ireland, it is thought the children travelling in Co Tipperary were on their way to a party to celebrate their exam results. The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, has also died, police confirmed.
A forensic examination will take place at the scene of the crash tomorrow, according to reports. The community is, though, heartbroken at the tragedy.