‘Number of fatalities’ & others seriously injured after horror motorway crash in Kildare

NewsIrish News SEVERAL people have died and others including one child have been seriously injured in a horror motorway crash. The collision happened on the M9 at Junction 3 in Moone, Athy in Kildare, at around 3am today. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a vehicle travelling southbound on the northbound carriageway of the M9. The vehicle was driving on the M9 between junction 3 sand 4 when a head-on collision occurred with a second car. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! A spokesperson said: “A number of fatalities have occurred and no further details are available at this time.” The female driver and front-seat passenger of the second car, both aged in their 30s, were taken to Tallaght University Hospital, where they remain in a critical condition. A woman in her 20s who had been travelling in the rear was taken to St Luke’s General Hospital in a serious condition. A child was taken to Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin and is also in a serious condition. The M9 remains closed in both directions between Junctions 3 and 4, with local diversions in place. Garda forensic collision investigators are examining the scene. Most read in The Sun Officers have appealed for witnesses and want to hear from anyone who was travelling on either carriageway between 2am and 3am, particularly motorists with dashcam footage. They added: “Anyone with information should contact Athy Garda Station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. “Investigations are continuing.” Comment now