Gardaí at Athy are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N78 Athy Co Kildare at approximately 9.45pm last night (Tuesday January 6th 2015).
A car and a van were in collision at the above location resulting in the deaths of four female passengers in the car (20yrs, 19yrs, 19 yrs & 17 yrs) the 20 year female driver was seriously injured and taken to Naas General Hospital.
The male driver and male passenger of the van were also taken to Naas General Hospital.
The road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and diversions are in place.
Investigating Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Athy Garda Station on 059-8634210, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
Previous Press Release below.
Garda Press Office
Gardai in Athy, Co Kildare are investigating a serious road traffic collision in Kildare on the 6th January 2015.
The collision between a car and a van occurred shortly before 10pm at Birdstown, Co Kildare, approx. 3 miles from Junction 3 (M9) heading for Athy N78. A number of people (five females and two males) were seriously injured and have been treated at scene and taken to Naas General hospital.
The road is closed and will remain closed until late tomorrow to facilitate a Forensic Collision Examination and diversions are in place.
Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact the Gardai in Athy on 059 8634210, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
