Issue Date: 8th October 2022
An Garda Síochána continue to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding an explosion at a premises in Creeslough, County Donegal on Friday 7th October, 2022.
A total of ten fatalities have now been confirmed arising from this incident (four men, three women, two teenagers – one male and one female, and one younger female child). A further 8 people continue to receive treatment in hospital.
A search operation at the scene has concluded and no further casualties have been located.
The Garda Technical Bureau have commenced an examination of the scene, with assistance from other expert agencies including the health and safety authority and national utility companies.
The local Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified and post-mortem examinations will take place over the coming days.
Garda Family Liaison Officers have been appointed and are providing support and information to those impacted by this incident.
An incident room has been established at Milford Garda Station.
Traffic diversions on the N56 at the scene of the incident remain in place.
No additional information is available at this time.
Further updates will follow.
