A car-to-lorry collision has left two teenagers dead and a third fighting for his life in a Belfast hospital following an incident in St Johnston.
The village of St Johnston became the site of a major emergency operation on Tuesday night following a high-impact crash at 23:15. Two passengers, both in their late teens, lost their lives as a result of the collision with a lorry. The incident required seamless cooperation between authorities in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to facilitate rapid medical transport for the survivors.
While one victim died instantly, the second fatality occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry. The driver of the car, who remains in critical condition, is currently receiving intensive care at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. These facilities are the primary trauma centers for the northwest and the northern region, respectively, underscoring the severity of the injuries sustained.
Ongoing Scene Investigation
Gardaí have maintained a strict perimeter around the crash site throughout Wednesday morning. Specialist Forensic Collision Investigators are analyzing skid marks and vehicle positioning to reconstruct the final moments leading up to the tragedy. Motorists are advised to avoid the St Johnston area and seek alternative routes between Donegal and Derry until further notice.
SOURCES: Garda Síochána Forensic Division, Altnagelvin Hospital Administration, Royal Victoria Hospital.
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