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12/03/2009
Father And Son Killed On Kildare Road
A father and son have been killed in a tragic traffic pile-up in Co Kildare.
The collision involved three cars, a mini-bus and a pick-up truck. It happened shortly after 8.30pm on the N9 between Kilcullen and Castledermot, close to Ballytore.
The son in his 20s and father in his 50s were fatally injured in the collision. They were the only occupants of the car.
Sixteen passengers of the mini bus were taken to Naas General Hospital but none were seriously injured.
At least two others, who were traveling in the other cars, were also removed to hospital.
The road at the scene is closed and is expected to remain closed for a number of hours.
Gardai investigating the crash are asking anyone who was traveling in the area to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045 527730.
(DW/BMcC)
The collision involved three cars, a mini-bus and a pick-up truck. It happened shortly after 8.30pm on the N9 between Kilcullen and Castledermot, close to Ballytore.
The son in his 20s and father in his 50s were fatally injured in the collision. They were the only occupants of the car.
Sixteen passengers of the mini bus were taken to Naas General Hospital but none were seriously injured.
At least two others, who were traveling in the other cars, were also removed to hospital.
The road at the scene is closed and is expected to remain closed for a number of hours.
Gardai investigating the crash are asking anyone who was traveling in the area to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045 527730.
(DW/BMcC)
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