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Number of Irish people killed in Spain car crash

From Irish Times · () English

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  • Three people are believed to be among the dead following a two-vehicle collision on a motorway in Malaga, Spain, on Sunday.
  • The crash occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, resulting in one car plunging down an embankment.
  • The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the incident and is providing assistance to the families involved, but could not confirm the nationality of all victims.

A tragic road accident on a motorway in Malaga, Spain, on Sunday morning has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, with reports suggesting that several Irish people may be among the victims.

The collision involved two vehicles and occurred in the early hours of the morning. One of the cars veered off the road, plunging down an embankment. Emergency services responded to the scene, where two women and one man were pronounced dead.

Another man and woman sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed its awareness of the incident and stated that it is actively assisting the families affected by the tragedy. However, officials could not yet confirm the exact number of Irish nationals among those who died.

Further details regarding the cause of the crash and the identities of the victims are expected to be released as investigations continue.

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