Overview
- The collision occurred shortly before 6pm on a local road at Killeen, Ballinunty, about 15km from Thurles, and the route remains closed for forensic examination with diversions in place.
- Two male occupants of one car, aged in their early 20s and late teens, were pronounced dead at the scene.
- Two women in their 20s from a second car were taken to Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
- Six other individuals were medically assessed at the scene without requiring immediate hospital treatment.
- Gardaí notified the local coroner and will arrange post-mortems, appointed a family liaison officer, and are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage via Thurles Garda Station (0504 25100) or the Garda Confidential Line (1800 666 111).