'The local community in Creeslough and the nation are today with the deceased and their families.'
Garda said four men, three women, two teenagers and another young girl, primary school age, have died in the tragedy at the Applegreen Service Station in the Co Donegal town.
The press conference heard that all of those who died in the tragedy were killed at the scene and eight people have been taken to hospital. One person remains in a critical condition while seven others are stable. John Joe McGowan, chief ambulance officer for the western region of Ireland's national ambulance service, said words cannot describe the efforts of emergency services in Creeslough.
"I want to offer, on behalf of myself and my colleagues that attended the scene, our very sincere condolences.
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