Ireland Road Accident: 2 Indian students were Died and two others were seriously injured in a tragic road accident in County Carlow, Ireland on Friday morning. The accident occurred when the black Audi A6 car slipped off the road and hit a tree.
Identification of the deceased and embassy statement
The Irish police have identified the deceased as Cherukuri Suresh Chowdhary and Bhargav Chitturi. Indian Embassy in Dublin has expressed deep condolences over the accident and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
The injured are in critical condition, but out of danger
Two other students injured in the accident have been admitted to St. Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny. According to the hospital administration, the condition of both is critical but remains stable and there is no danger to life at the moment.
Reaction of local administration and Prime Minister
Carlow Garda Station Superintendent Anthony Farrell said that the accident car was going from Mount Leinster towards Fenah and Carlow. He said, “All the people in the car belonged to the Indian community and lived together in Carlow city. We express our deepest condolences to their families and the community in this difficult time.”
The Prime Minister of Ireland also expressed deep sorrow over the accident and expressed solidarity with the Indian community.
Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin expressed deep shock and shock at the accident while addressing a gathering in Cork.
Victims were formerly students of SETU Carlow University
According to local newspapers, all four victims of the accident were former students of South East Technological University (SETU) Carlow and lived together in a rented house. One of the deceased was working in pharmaceutical company MSD. The local administration has requested people not to share pictures related to the accident on social media, as it could be extremely distressing for the families of the victims.
25,000 euros raised to send the bodies to India
The Indian community launched a fundraiser campaign to meet the funeral and other financial needs of the victims, which raised more than 25,000 euros (about Rs 22 lakh) within 24 hours.