The Junior Transport Minister says the deaths of two teenagers in a road traffic collision in Co. Galway yesterday is a 'devastating tragedy'.
The victims have been named as 14 year old Lucas Joyce and his friend Kirsty Bohan who was also 14.
They died when the car they were travelling hit a tree close to the village of Headford just before 6 o'clock yesterday morning.
Two other teenagers aged 13 and 14 who were in the car are in hospital with serious injuries.
Presentation College in Headford is open from 11am onwards this morning for any parents or students who might want someone to talk to.
Two pupils - Lucas Joyce and Kirsty Bohan (both 14) tragically died in a crash yesteday morning. pic.twitter.com/TOjyAV2f9S
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Junior Minister Jack Chambers says the tragedy has shocked the country:
"I just want to express my sympathies to the families and friends and to everyone in the Headford community.
"The tragic loss of Kirsty and Lucas, two young people with their lives in front of them and it's an absolutely devastating tragedy that I know has shocked the nation."
