Man and Woman Arrested Over Deadly Donegal Explosion
Gardaí have made a breakthrough in the investigation of the tragic explosion at the Applegreen service station in Creeslough, Co Donegal, on October 7, 2022. The blast claimed the lives of ten people, and authorities have now arrested a man and a woman in connection with the deadly incident.
Ongoing Investigation Backed by Multiple Agencies
The local Gardaí in Donegal are leading the inquiry, with support from the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Health & Safety Authority, and the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities. They are determined to uncover the cause of this devastating event and bring justice for the victims.
Earlier Arrests and the Complex Case
Earlier this year, two men in their 50s were arrested but later released without charge. The case remains complex, with investigators piecing together the events leading up to the explosion to get to the truth behind this catastrophe.
Remembering the Ten Victims
The explosion killed ten local residents aged between five and 59, tearing apart families and the tight-knit community. The victims include:
- Catherine O’Donnell (39) and her son James Monaghan (13)
- Robert Garwe (50) and his five-year-old daughter Shauna Flanagan Garwe
- Leona Harper (14)
- Jessica Gallagher (24)
- James O’Flaherty (48)
- Martin McGill (49)
- Martina Martin (49)
- Hugh Kelly (59)
The community continues to mourn the tragic loss while Gardaí push ahead with the investigation.
