File sent to prosecutors over Creeslough explosion

A significant development has emerged in the investigation of the tragic Creeslough explosion that claimed ten lives on October 7, 2022. Irish police, known as Gardaí, have forwarded a primary investigation file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Republic of Ireland. The explosion occurred at the Applegreen service station in the small village of Creeslough, County Donegal, and remains one of the most devastating incidents in recent Irish history. The victims included five-year-old Shauna Flanagan-Garwe, her father Robert Garwe, 50, 14-year-old Leona Harper, and seven others from the local community. To date, seven arrests have been made, but no charges have been filed. The investigation, led by officers in County Donegal, continues to seek answers, with authorities urging anyone who was at the service station prior to the explosion to come forward. As the third anniversary of the tragedy approaches, Gardaí expressed their ongoing support for the victims’ families and the Creeslough community. The lack of an official explanation for the blast has left many families frustrated, with some relatives opposing plans to rebuild a petrol station at the site. The case remains a poignant reminder of the need for justice and closure for those affected.