Two men killed in Meath collision named locally

Eva Osborne

The two men who were killed in a collision between a lorry, a bus, and a car in Gormanstown, Co Meath, on Monday morning have been named locally.

According to The Irish Times, they were Bus Éireann coach driver Paul Conway, who was in his 50s and from Tallanstown, Co Louth, and Wesley O’Reilly, a lorry driver in his 40s from Skerries, Co Dublin.

Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

The female driver of the car, aged in her 40s, was brought to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

A female passenger of the car, in her teens, was initially brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and transferred to Temple Street Children's Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

A number of other bus passengers were also taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The chief executive of Bus Éireann, Jean O’Sullivan, said the entire company is “devastated by this tragic incident”.

She said “the loss of a colleague is a shock to everyone”, and that the company's thoughts are with everyone impacted by the crash.

In a statement, she added Bus Éireann is cooperating with the authorities and assisting in every way it can.

Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, said: “I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn of this morning’s tragic road traffic collision near Gormanstown, Co Meath.

"At this time, my thoughts and prayers are with the families and communities of those involved. I am wishing for a swift recovery for those injured in the incident.

"I would like to commend the first responders who are attending the scene today for their hard work and professionalism in difficult circumstances.

"My Department is in close contact with Bus Éireann and the NTA and is providing all necessary support.”