Number of deaths after collision involving car driving wrong way on M9 motorway in Kildare

A devastating head-on collision on the M9 motorway in County Kildare has resulted in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. The crash occurred early Sunday morning when a vehicle was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes between Junction 3 and Junction 4. This wrong-way driver collided with another car, leading to the tragic outcome. Among the injured are four individuals, including a child, who are in serious condition and have been transported to various hospitals. The female driver and a passenger from the second car are in critical condition at Tallaght University Hospital, while another passenger and the child are receiving care at St. Luke's Hospital and Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, respectively. Gardaí in Athy are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 3 a.m. incident. The motorway section was closed for forensic examination, and authorities are appealing for any witnesses, particularly those with dashcam footage, to come forward. The incident has also been referred to the Office of the Police Ombudsman due to the fatalities and serious harm involved.

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a number of fatalities have occurred and no further details are available at this time