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Tragic Carlow Crash Claims Young Lives

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Heartbreaking news from Co Carlow as three young people lose their lives in a single-vehicle crash. Find out more about the devastating incident here.

In a tragic incident in Co Carlow, three young individuals lost their lives in a single-vehicle crash on the N80 Wexford Road at Leagh. The crash, occurring around midnight, claimed the lives of two men and a woman, all in their early twenties. The driver and two passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, with one person sustaining injuries. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the harrowing scene, highlighting the severity of the crash.

The local community was left devastated by the news, with tributes pouring in for the victims, identified as Daryl Culbert, Michael Kelly, and Katie Graham. The crash site, near Carlow town, has become a makeshift memorial as friends and family mourn the loss of these young souls. The lead investigator described the crash as 'horrific' and 'really traumatic,' underlining the impact of the tragedy.

Not only a local incident, the Carlow crash serves as a stark reminder of road safety measures, with Gardaí emphasizing the importance of safe driving practices. The risk of fatal or serious injuries on the roads, especially during holiday weekends, is a prevalent concern, urging drivers to be cautious. The crash has sparked conversations around the dangers of reckless driving and the need for increased road safety awareness.

As the community grieves and comes to terms with the tragedy, the names of the victims, Daryl Culbert, Michael Kelly, and Katie Graham, will forever be remembered. Their untimely deaths have left a profound impact, leading to calls for heightened road safety measures and awareness campaigns. May their memories serve as a reminder to cherish life and prioritize safety on the roads.

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Three young people killed and one injured in Co Carlow crash (The Irish Times)

Single vehicle incident occurred at about midnight on the N80 at Leagh.

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Three killed and one injured in Carlow crash (The Nationalist)

The single-vehicle incident happened around 11.30pm on the N80 Wexford Road at Leagh. The driver of the vehicle and two passengers were pronounced dead at the ...

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Two men and a woman killed in Carlow road crash (RTE.ie)

The single-vehicle crash happened at around 11.30pm in the Leagh area, around 5km from Carlow town on the main road to Wexford. Two men and a woman, the driver ...

THREE PEOPLE KILLED AND ONE INJURED IN CO CARLOW ... (Laois Nationalist)

By Sarah Slater Three people have been killed and one injured in a road crash in Carlow overnight. It is understood, the incident involving a single ...

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Three young people killed in Carlow road crash (LMFM)

The two men and a woman are all believed to be in their early twenties, and were pronounced dead at the scene. The single-vehicle crash occurred shortly before ...

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Priest at scene of Co Carlow car crash which claimed lives of three young people: 'We stood around and prayed ... (Independent.ie)

The single-vehicle crash occurred just after midnight in the Leagh area, around 5km from Carlow town on the main road towards Wexford. The driver and two passengers, two men and a woman, were killed and were pronounced deceased at the scene. A fourth ...

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Three people killed and one injured in Carlow road crash (Irish Examiner)

The single-vehicle collision occurred just after midnight near Leagh on the N80 between Buses Cross and Tinryland. Two men and a woman, all of whom are believed ...

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Three die and one injured in County Carlow crash (BBC News)

Three people in the car - the driver and two passengers, were pronounced dead at the scene.

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BREAKING: Tragic fatal crash in Carlow claims three lives leaving ... (Carlow Live)

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred before midnight last night in Cou...

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Three die and one injured in County Carlow crash (BBC News)

Three people in the car - the driver and two passengers, were pronounced dead at the scene.

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Three people killed and one injured in Co Carlow crash (The Nationalist)

Sarah Slater Three people have been killed and one injured in a road crash in Co Carlow overnight. The single-vehicle incident happened around 11.30…

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Three killed and one injured in Carlow crash (BreakingNews.ie)

Three people have been killed and one injured in a road crash in Co Carlow overnight. The single-vehicle incident happened around 11.30pm on the N80 Wexford ...

Three people have died following an overnight crash in Carlow (South East Radio)

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 11:30pm on Wednesday ...

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Carlow crash 'one of the most severe and traumatic cases' gardaí ... (Irish Examiner)

Garda Superintendent Anthony Farrell and local representatives speak of the shock locally after the crash that took the lives of three people in their 20s.

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Three young people killed in Carlow crash named locally (The Irish Times)

Two men and woman believed to be car enthusiasts and knew each other through meeting at garage near where incident occurred on N80.

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'A terrible loss': Three young people killed in Co Carlow road crash ... (thejournal.ie)

The crash occurred at around 11.30pm on the N80 at Leagh on the Wexford Road. Three occupants of the car, the driver and two passengers, were pronounced dead at ...

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Three victims of Carlow crash named locally as scene described as ... (Independent.ie)

A horror crash that killed three young people in Carlow has been described as “really, really traumatic” as the victims were named locally this evening.

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WATCH: 'Make sure you get home safe' - Gardaí launch road safety ... (Carlow Live)

Gardaí say their data shows the risk of fatal or serious injury is highest on the Friday of the bank holiday weekend.

Three people in their 20s killed and one injured in Co Carlow crash (The Nationalist)

Sarah Slater Three people in their 20s have been killed and one seriously injured in a car crash in Co Carlow overnight. The single vehicle crash took place ...

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Tributes paid as Carlow crash victims named (The Nationalist)

Friends Daryl Culbert (21), Michael Kelly (25) and Katie Graham (19) were killed in the crash on Wednesday night…

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Carlow car crash: 'Imagine rearing a child up to 20 and then gone ... (The Irish Times)

Daryl Culbert (21), Katie Graham (19) and Michael Kelly (25) died in single-vehicle crash on a dangerous stretch of N80 on Wednesday night.

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Carlow car crashed into tree and went on fire, killing three: 'A spin ... (Independent.ie)

A crash that claimed the lives of three young people in Co Carlow has been described by the lead investigator as “horrific” and “really traumatic”.

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