Tragedy as boy and girl, both 14, are killed after car ‘driven by 13-year-old boy’ smashed into a tree in Ireland
- Two 14-year-old’s died in the accident while two other teenagers are in hospital
- The boy is understood to have died instantly, while the girl died in hospital
- Tributes have flooded in for two teenagers following the Easter Monday crash
Two young teenagers have been killed in an Easter weekend tragedy after a car reportedly being driven by a 13-year-old boy smashed into a tree in Ireland.
The two 14-year-old’s – named locally as Kirsty Bohan and Lukas Joyce – were travelling in the car outside Headford, County Galway, when it crashed just before 6am on Easter Monday.
Lukas, who is believed to have been in the passenger seat was instantly killed, while Kirsty – sitting in the back – was rushed to hospital but died shortly after.
Both the young driver and another teenage girl, who was sat in the back with Kirsty, are now being treated in hospital.
The injured girl has been transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin where she was in a serious condition yesterday, while the driver’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Two young teenagers have been killed in an Easter tragedy after a car reportedly driven by a 13-year-old boy smashed into a tree in Ireland. Pictured: People leave floral tributes at the scene of the accident
All four schoolchildren were friends and second year students at Presentation College Headford, Dublin Live reports.
In a statement last night, the school – who are currently on Easter holidays – said that they had lost ‘two treasured members’ of their community.
‘We pray for all the families and friends of those involved that they may be granted some peace and succour at this tragic time,’ they added.
‘We also pray for our own school community, that we may find the strength to support each other and carry on. We ask for your support, prayers and the space to grieve as a school community.’
Although students are on holiday, the school have opened their study hall this afternoon from 11am to 2pm to support anyone who is affected by the tragedy.
‘You are all very welcome to come and have a cup of tea in a warm and safe environment,’ they added.
Members of the public were pictured leaving flowers at the scene of the crash yesterday and today.
As tributes flooded in, local councillor Andrew Reddington told the Irish Mirror yesterday: ‘As a community we are all thinking of the two families who have lost their loved children.
‘There’s a dark cloud over the community in the Headford area. Each and every person is thinking of the families of the young persons who lost their lives last night and are praying for the people that are in hospital.
All four schoolchildren were friends and second year students at Presentation College Headford (pictured)
‘As a community we will rally together to support the families but ask for everyone to respect the families who need to grieve the loss of their children.’
Gardai confirmed that they are investigating the collision that took place at around 5.45am on the L6127 at Glennagarraun in the Ballyfruit area of Headford, County Galway.
A spokesman told MailOnline: ‘The only vehicle involved in this collision had four occupants on-board, two boys and two girls, all of whom were young teenagers.
‘One boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The remaining three occupants were taken to University Hospital Galway where a girl has since been pronounced dead.
The other occupants remain in University Hospital Galway for treatment on their injuries.’
Officers confirmed the road has now reopened while specialists are engaging with teh families of all involved.
Gardai are now appealing for any witnesses and any motorists who may have camera footage.
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