Gardaí confirm 'number of persons' deceased in horrific road crash in Tipperary
So sad!
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision, near Clonmel, county Tipperary, that occurred earlier this evening, Friday, August 25, 2023.
Initial indications are that there are a "number of persons deceased".
An Garda Síochána is not in a position to provide further information at this time as gardaí and other emergency services continue their work at the scene.
The emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic accident in Clonmel in which up to four people are believe to have been seriously injured.
The single vehicle crash took place near the Hillview sports complex on the Mountain Road just outside the town at around 8pm on Friday evening.
Some of those injured are believed to be students who would have received their Leaving Certificate results today.
Emergency services are at the scene and the R117 Search and Rescue helicopter was also at the scene.
Roads in the area are closed and diversions in place.
An Garda Síochána are also in the process of informing families of this tragic incident and request time and space during which to do so.
A further update will be provided later tonight.