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03/10/2008
Underage Driver Killed And Two Injured In Donegal Crash
A Donegal teenager, who was driving while underage, has been killed in a collision between his car and a van in Co. Donegal.
Gardai at Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal are investgating the two vehicle collision, which occurred at Moyle, Newtowncunningham on Thursday night at approximately 9.00pm.
The crash took place on the N13 just outside Newtowncunningham and involved the two vehicles, leaving the 16 year-old male - who was the sole occupant of his car - fatally injured in the impact. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver and passenger of the van were injured and taken to Letterkenny General Hospital, but their injuries are not believed to be serious.
The busy N13 remains closed pending a technical examination by Garda Road Traffic Collision Investigators, leading to significant disruption on the road this morning.
(DW)
Gardai at Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal are investgating the two vehicle collision, which occurred at Moyle, Newtowncunningham on Thursday night at approximately 9.00pm.
The crash took place on the N13 just outside Newtowncunningham and involved the two vehicles, leaving the 16 year-old male - who was the sole occupant of his car - fatally injured in the impact. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver and passenger of the van were injured and taken to Letterkenny General Hospital, but their injuries are not believed to be serious.
The busy N13 remains closed pending a technical examination by Garda Road Traffic Collision Investigators, leading to significant disruption on the road this morning.
(DW)
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