Three people from the Mullingar area of County Westmeath have died in a car crash in southern Spain, a local priest has confirmed. The victims, two women and a man aged between 24 and 30, were killed in the incident, which occurred on a road near the town of Málaga.
Father John McManus, a parish priest in Mullingar, said the community has been 'plunged into profound grief and sorrow' by the news. 'This is a devastating loss for the families and for the entire town,' he told the Westmeath Examiner.
The crash happened on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, according to Spanish authorities. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Guardia Civil. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is providing consular assistance to the families.
Local councillor Emily Wallace described the victims as 'well-known and loved' in the community. 'Our thoughts are with their families at this terrible time,' she said. A book of condolences has been opened at Mullingar Town Hall.
