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Vigil held for couple killed in Blanchardstown hit-and-run

A vigil took place at the spot where the couple were killed in a hit-and-run incident in Blanchardstown
A vigil took place at the spot where the couple were killed in a hit-and-run incident in Blanchardstown

A vigil has taken place at the spot where a husband and wife were killed in a hit-and-run incident in Blanchardstown, Dublin.

A man is still being questioned by gardaí about the incident on Blanchardstown Road North at around 5.45pm on Thursday.

The couple have been named locally as Anthony Hogg, 40, and his wife Georgina Hogg Moore, 39.

It is understood that the couple had two children.

Ms Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene and Mr Hogg was seriously injured and died in hospital.

People have floral tributes at the scene of the collision.

Floral tributes at the scene of the hit-and-run incident on Blanchardstown Road North

A group of more than 50 people, some holding balloons, have held a vigil.

Four pedestrians were involved in the incident, but no other injuries were reported.

People gather with flowers and candles at the vigil

Gardaí said their investigation is continuing.

A spokesman said: "Investigating gardaí arrested a man, aged in his 40s, in connection with this incident yesterday evening.

"He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin.

"A technical examination of the scene has been completed by Garda forensic collision investigators and the road has now reopened.

Gardaí at the scene of the incident last night

"Gardai continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them."

"Any road users who were near Blanchardstown Road North between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday and have camera footage are asked to make this available to gardaí."

People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dublin West, Ruth Coppinger sent her condolences to the couple's family.

"More carnage on the roads in Dublin 15," she said.

"Deepest sympathies to the families of the two people killed in Blanchardstown."

Dublin West Labour councillor, John Walsh said: "This was an appalling and unnecessary tragedy and it is devastating for the local community. I want to express my condolences to the family members and friends of the couple who died."

"We have seen far too many hit and run incidents with tragic consequences, especially in the run up to and over the Christmas holiday period. I would urge anyone with relevant information to contact the gardaí in Blanchardstown station."

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Additional reporting Carla O'Brien