Two men have died following a multi-vehicle collision in Co Tipperary.
The collision involving four vehicles took place on a local road at Killeen, Ballinunty, around 15km from Thurles, shortly before 6pm.
The two men, aged in their early 20s and late teens and in one of the cars, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two women, both aged in their 20s and travelling in a second car, were taken by ambulance to Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel.
Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Six other individuals were medically assessed at the scene and did not require immediate hospital treatment.
The road remains closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí have said that the local coroner has been notified and post-mortem examinations will be arranged. A family liaison officer has been appointed.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
They particularly want to hear from any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, from the area around the time that the collision took place.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Thurles Garda Station on 0504 25100, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
