Jessica Gallagher, 23, reportedly lived in a flat above the petrol station (Image: Facebook) “But our information at this point in time is pointing towards a tragic accident.” “In this point in time we have to keep an open mind as a police service and how we investigate this. “I just want to start by offering, on behalf of myself and my colleagues that attended the scene yesterday and indeed are continuing to do so, our very sincere condolences. He said: “This is a tragedy for our community, there are families left devastated.

What looked like farmers’ tractors were helping to dig out the rubble.”Īs Taoiseach Micheal Martin visited the scene for himself, Supt David Kelly, of Milford Garda station, confirmed all 10 victims were from the locality. She said: “There was one woman who didn’t know where her daughter was and she was very upset. Nina Gabel, who was at the cordon on Friday evening, described distressing scenes. They formed a human chain to clear debris and rescue a girl in her mid teens, but were unable to save her friend. Gardai said all those who had been reported missing were now accounted for although forensic teams would continue to sift through the rubble.Ī major emergency was declared at the nearby hospital on Friday as locals rushed to help rescue people who could be heard crying for help beneath the rubble.

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Rest in peace, Leona.” Read More Related Articles There are no words that feel strong enough at a moment of deep sorrow such as this. “To Leona’s parents, Hugh and Donna, her brothers Anthony and Jamie, and all of her team-mates, we offer you our deepest condolences and support.

She was a talented rugby player and an important part of our U14 girls team.

Leona Harper tragically lost her life yesterday in Creeslough. It posted on Facebook: “We are heartbroken to say our worst fears have been confirmed. Her death was announced by Letterkenny Rugby Club, who said she was an “important” part of their U14s team. Leona I love you so much and we all love you so much.” You would go mad for me putting this up of you now because it’s an old picture of you. I couldn’t have asked for a better little sister. He said: “I don’t know where to begin Leona. Last night Leona’s heartbroken brother Anthony paid tribute to his little sister on Facebook. All of the victims are from the local area.

Martin McGill, who was in his mid 40s, Hughie Kelly and budding rugby player Leona Harper, 14, are also known to have been killed. On Saturday night, Gardai said the death toll includes four men, three women, two teenagers and a young girl.Ī number of the victims named locally included Catherine O’Donnell, 38, and her 14-year-old son James, Jessica Gallagher, 23, and Hugh Gallagher. READ MORE: Creeslough tragedy dead named as families and friends pay tribute Other victims are understood to have included a mother and son who called to the shop in Creeslough on the way home from school, and a man using the ATM, the Irish Mirror reports. It is understood the five-year-old girl and her father were at the Applegreen Service Station buying a birthday cake for her mum. A dad and his five-year-old daughter are amongst the victims of the devastating explosion in Co Donegal which killed 10 people.Īs the community rallies to support the families, the names of more of the victims have been released locally.

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