Two people have died following the crash

22:25, Sat, May 16, 2026 Updated: 22:39, Sat, May 16, 2026

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Two people have died and four others injured after being involved in a crash in Co. Donegal. Those who have suffered injuries are being treated in hospital.

The two-vehicle collision occurred on the N15 in Birchhill, Co. Donegal on Saturday afternoon. Gardai and emergency services attended the scene after they were alerted to the incident shortly after 2pm, reports Irish Mirror.

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Two occupants in one vehicle, a man aged in his 20s and a man ages in his 30s, were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Their remains have been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where postmortem examinations will take place in due course. The Coroner has been notified.

A further two occupants of the same vehicle (a woman in her 20s and a man in his 20s) were taken to Letterkenny University for treatment of injuries believed to be non life-threatening.

Two occupants in the other vehicle, a man and a woman in their 40s, are being treated for non life threatening injuries in Letterkenny University Hospital.

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are due to undergo a technical examination of the scene and the road has been closed.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 01:30pm and 02:30pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Donegal Town Garda Station on (074) 912 5888, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

"Investigations are ongoing," said a garda spokesperson.