GARDAI in Co Donegal have closed a number of roads following a serious overnight collision.
Two pedestrians have been injured following the incident at around 3am on Lower Main Street in Letterkenny.
The two men were rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The vehicle also collided with a local house causing some small damage.
The exact details of the collision are not yet known.
The driver of the car, a man aged in his late teens, was arrested at the scene and remains in Garda custody.
Gardai have sealed off the area as a forensics team are expected to arrive shortly.
A number of approach roads have also been sealed off.
Gardai have been contacted for an official comment on the incident.
The scene of the crash is on the route of today’s planned St Patrick’s Day parade in the town.
The scene is currently preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place.
The matter has been referred to GSOC due to an earlier interaction between gardai and the driver of the vehicle.
Officers have urged anyone who may have any information to come forward and assist in their investigation.
In a statement this morning, a spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 2.30am and 3.30am this morning, Monday 17th March 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.
“In particular, Gardaí are appealing to anybody who was in the area between Dry Arch Roundabout and Oldtown Road at the time.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on (074) 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
