A devastating road accident has resulted in the deaths of two adolescent males and left another teenager with serious injuries in County Donegal, Ireland. The fatal collision occurred near the Irish border on Tuesday night at approximately 11:15 PM local time in the village of St Johnston, situated approximately eight miles from Londonderry.
According to Gardaí (Irish police), the incident involved a passenger car and a commercial lorry. Both passengers in the car succumbed to their injuries—one pronounced dead at the scene, while the other passed away at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry shortly after. The vehicle’s driver, also believed to be in his late teens, was transported to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast with critical injuries. Authorities have confirmed no other individuals sustained injuries in the crash.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, the R236 roadway remained closed throughout Wednesday to facilitate a comprehensive technical examination by Garda forensic collision investigators. Local traffic diversions were implemented to manage the closure while evidence collection continued.
Law enforcement officials have issued a public appeal for witnesses to come forward with any relevant information. Specifically, investigators are seeking individuals who may have been traveling through the area between 10:45 PM and 11:45 PM on Tuesday night. Gardaí have additionally requested that motorists with potential video evidence—including dash-cam footage—make it available to assist with the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.