Multiple Killed in Ireland Motorway Crash
A head-on collision between two cars on the M9 motorway in County Kildare has resulted in multiple fatalities and serious injuries, including a child, after one car travelled in the wrong direction
A head-on collision between two cars on the M9 motorway in County Kildare, Ireland, has resulted in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. The crash occurred at around 3am on Sunday between junctions 3 and 4, after one of the cars was travelling in the wrong direction on the M9 northbound carriageway.
The collision involved two cars, with one vehicle travelling southbound on the M9 northbound carriageway, resulting in a head-on crash. A number of people have died in the crash, although the exact number of fatalities has not been released.
A child is among those seriously injured in the crash, and has been taken to the Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin for treatment. The female driver and front-seat passenger of the second car, both aged in their 30s, have been taken to Tallaght University Hospital and remain in critical condition. A female rear-seat passenger, aged in her 20s, was taken to St Luke’s General Hospital and is in a serious condition.
The M9 from junction 3 to junction 4 northbound and southbound remains closed, with local diversions in place. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the collision and have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to come forward.
## Investigation Gardaí are working to determine the cause of the crash, and Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, has been notified and is conducting an independent investigation. A garda forensic collision examination will take place as part of the investigation.
The crash has been described as ‘horrific’ by Commissioner Justin Kelly, who warned that in some cases, cars are being driven on the wrong side of highways for social media likes. The incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to be aware of their surroundings and follow traffic laws.
## Why it matters The crash is a tragic reminder of the dangers of driving on highways and the importance of road safety. The incident will likely lead to increased awareness and education campaigns to prevent similar crashes in the future. The investigation into the crash will also help to determine the cause and identify any measures that can be taken to prevent such incidents from occurring again.
