Five people were killed and another three were injured in the horror two-car car crash in Co Louth

The Republic of Ireland is in a state of shock after a 'heartbreaking' car crash in Co Louth on Saturday night.

Five people died and another three were injured in the horrific two-car collision in Co Louth.

Here's everything we know so far.

The crash occurred on the L3168, Gibstown, just outside Dundalk, Co. Louth just after 9pm last night.

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It's believed that six people were travelling in the Golf, with five of them sa

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