Two men have died and a third is fighting for his life after a car entered the water in Galway.
Emergency services received reports of a car entering the water at Menlo Pier in the city around 2.40am.
They rushed to the scene and removed three men from the water.
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The men were taken to University Hospital Galway, where two died. The condition of the third man is currently described as critical
Gardai have sealed off the scene for a technical and forensic examination.
An appeal has been launched for witnesses or anyone with information to contact gardai.
A spokesperson said: “Gardai are investigating a fatal single vehicle road traffic incident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday 11th February 2023 in County Galway.
“At approximately 2:40am, gardai and emergency services received reports of a car in the water at Menlo Pier in Galway city. Three males were removed from the water and taken to University Hospital Galway where two of the males have since passed away. The condition of the third male is currently described as critical.
“The scene at Menlo Pier is currently preserved for technical examination and the services of Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested.
“Gardai are appealing to anyone who has information that can assist with this investigation to contact Gaillimh Garda Station on 091 538000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
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