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Latest Death Notice Published for Teen Killed in M9 Crash
- On Friday, mourners gathered in Athy for the funeral of Joe Carthy, 15, one of five teenagers killed in a head-on collision on the M9 motorway last Sunday. Garda officers maintained a visible presence throughout the service amid concerns for public order.
- Five teenagers died when their BMW, traveling over 120km/h, struck an oncoming vehicle near Junction 3 of the M9 on August 16. The crash claimed the lives of Jack Kennedy, 17, Alex McCarthy, 16, Jeremy O'Brien, 18, and Kamil Pustkowski, 17.
- Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan promised to provide An Garda Siochana with "whatever resources they require" to combat dangerous driving. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly will implement new pursuit-specific training this year after the BMW previously failed to stop for police.
- Following the crash, politicians criticized social media platforms for failing to restrict content that "glorifies illegal activity." TikTok declined an invitation to appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee, offering only a private briefing on its content management.
- State agency Tusla confirmed one deceased teenager was in its care, while two others were "known" to the service. A community fundraiser has raised more than €640,000, with a vigil scheduled for Friday evening in Carlow for injured family members.
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The Independent (US)Funerals held for two teenagers killed in wrong-way motorway crash
Joe Carthy and Alex McCarthy were among five teenagers who died when the car they were travelling in was driven the wrong way down a motorway.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right4Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
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- 45% of the sources lean Left
45% Left
L 45%
C 35%
R 20%
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