Three Irish individuals lost their lives in a tragic accident in southern Spain, as confirmed by an Irish government official. The incident occurred when two vehicles collided on the A7 motorway near Malaga around 2:30 am CEST. Subsequently, one of the vehicles veered off an embankment. Additionally, a fourth Irish citizen sustained severe injuries in the crash.
According to reports from the Irish Mirror, all four victims, believed to be in their late 20s or early 30s, are from Mullingar in Co Westmeath. The emergency response included firefighters and Civil Guard officers who promptly arrived at the scene.
Robert Troy, a minister of state at the Department of Finance and representative for Co Westmeath, expressed profound sadness for one of the affected families, stating they received the devastating news on Sunday evening. Troy emphasized the community’s sorrow and extended thoughts and prayers to all impacted families.
Helen McEntee, the minister for foreign affairs, described the incident as tragic and emphasized the importance of providing comprehensive support to the grieving families. She offered condolences and assured immediate outreach from relevant authorities for assistance. McEntee stressed the need to ascertain the details surrounding the accident.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade acknowledged the situation in Spain and affirmed ongoing consular aid for the affected families. While refraining from commenting on individual cases, the department emphasized its commitment to assisting those affected.
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