Four younger folks have died in a street crash in Co Tipperary, Irish police have stated.
The male driver, who was in his early 20s, and three feminine teenage passengers, have been killed within the incident.
One automotive was concerned within the tragedy which occurred near Clonmel on Friday night.
The victims are all understood to be from the native space.
It is believed that they had been on their approach to rejoice after receiving the outcomes of their Leaving Certificate exams earlier.
Education minister Simon Harris TD stated there was “grief, shock and sadness” after the “devastating” and “heartbreaking” incident.
On X, previously referred to as Twitter, he wrote: “Leaving Cert outcomes day represents achievement, celebration and pleasure.
“Tonight that has been replaced by grief, shock and sadness. Thinking of the families, friends and school community of the four young people. There are no words. Heartbreaking.”
There was big shock and disbelief in Clonmel city, in keeping with Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary.
“There is disbelief and numbness,” he stated.
“The families involved are all local, from Clonmel and the surrounding area. It is utterly devastating. Our prayers are with the families and the whole community.”
Fine Gael councillor Declan Burgess stated: “It’s heartbreaking news for the entire community.
“My prayers and ideas are with the households concerned.”
A Garda statement said: “Four younger folks have tonight misplaced their lives.”
A Garda spokesperson stated the Mountain Road in Clonmel shall be closed in a single day and into Saturday whereas the scene is examined by forensic investigators.
Source: information.sky.com”