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Five Young Adults Killed in Northern Ireland Car Crash
16 Nov
Summary
- Five people tragically died in a two-car collision in Gibstown, Northern Ireland
- The victims were aged 21-23 and from Carrickmacross, Drumconrath, and Scotland
- Weather conditions were reported as "very bad" at the time of the crash
On the evening of November 12, 2025, a tragic car crash in Gibstown, Northern Ireland claimed the lives of five young adults. The victims, aged 21 to 23, were traveling in a Volkswagen Golf when it collided with a Toyota Land Cruiser.
The five individuals who lost their lives were Chloe McGee, 23, and Shay Duffy, 21, both from Carrickmacross; Alan McCluskey, 23, and Dillon Commins, 23, both from Drumconrath; and Chloe Hipson, 21, from Lanarkshire in Scotland. A sixth person in the car, also in their 20s, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is receiving medical treatment.
According to local Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane McGuinness, the weather conditions were "very bad" at the time of the crash, which occurred on a "very dangerous stretch of road, with bad bends and no public lighting." The tragedy has deeply impacted the close-knit communities of Carrickmacross, Drumconrath, and Scotland, with Ireland's Deputy Premier Simon Harris expressing a "veil of deep sadness" over the country.
Authorities have appointed family liaison officers to provide support to the victims' loved ones, and post-mortem examinations will be carried out in the coming days. This devastating incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety, especially in challenging weather conditions.
