Teenager Dies Following Carlow Crash Overnight

The single-vehicle collision happened at around 9pm.

A teenager has died following a road crash in Carlow town overnight.

Shortly after 8:30pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports that two teenagers had fallen from an e-scooter in Carlow town.

The single-vehicle collision happened at around 9pm, on Carpenters Way - between Éire Óg GAA Club and Paupish Bridge.

He was transported to St Luke’s Hospital before being transferred to Beaumont Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

A 17-year-old boy was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin where he later died.

The second occupant, an 18-year-old, was medically assessed at the scene but did not require immediate hospital treatment.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination which will take place this morning, and diversions are in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station, The Garda Confidential Line, or any Garda Station.
 

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