A pregnant woman and a teenager were killed in a head-on crash between two cars in Co Tipperary last night.
The crash happened on the N24 between Waterford and Limerick near Bansha at about 10.40pm.
The drivers of the cars, a pregnant 28-year-old woman and a 17-year-old man, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two male passengers in the woman's car were taken to Clonmel hospital.
The road was closed to traffic and diversions were in place. Forensic collision investigators are at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tipperary Garda station on 062-80670, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.