A fatal road traffic collision occurred on the evening of July 2, 2025, on the R240 in Carndonagh, County Donegal, involving a car and a van. The crash resulted in the death of a six-year-old girl, Ella McLaughlin, and her mother, Natalie McLaughlin, who was in her 20s and driving the vehicle. Three other individuals were seriously injured and hospitalized, with at least one child among them receiving treatment in Derry. The local community and officials have expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, describing it as an unspeakable loss. Funeral arrangements for the mother and daughter have been confirmed, with tributes highlighting the profound impact of their deaths on the community. Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward to assist with the investigation.