Teenage boy killed at popular car rally in Ireland as two others in hospital

Teenage boy killed at popular car rally in Ireland as two others in hospital Spectators at Donegal International Rally were injured by a car that was taking part in the motorsport event in the north of Ireland A teenager has died while two other people are in hospital after being injured by a car at the Donegal International Rally in Ireland. The incident took place just before 5pm on Saturday, June 20, at the car race in the north of the country, not too far from the border with Northern Ireland. One of the victims, a boy aged in his mid-teens, was rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital but was later pronounced deceased. A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana told the Irish Mirror: "Gardaí are investigating the sudden death of a male youth following an incident at a motorsport event in Donegal on Saturday, 20th June 2026. "Shortly before 5pm, Emergency Services and Gardaí were alerted after a number of spectators were injured in an incident involving a participating car at Trentagh, near Kilmacrennan. "One of the spectators, a male youth in his mid teens, was brought by ambulance from the scene to Letterkenny University Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased." A post-mortem examination will take place and the perimeter of the incident has been cordoned off while investigations are ongoing. The other two spectators are in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The spokesperson added: "An Garda Síochána is aware that images and video footage related to this incident are circulating on social media and messaging platforms. "We appeal to anyone who receives this content to refrain from sharing or reposting it further." The remainder of the rally has been cancelled, organisers have confirmed. The event started on Friday, June 19, and was scheduled to finish on Sunday, June 21. Rally organisers are liaising with gardai to investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident. "Motorsport Ireland and Donegal Motor Club are deeply saddened to confirm that a young male spectator has passed away following an accident on the 12th stage of the Donegal International Rally," a statement read. It added: "As a mark of respect, the organisers have cancelled the remainder of the event. As the governing body for four-wheeled motorsport in Ireland, Motorsport Ireland, together with An Garda Síochána, has begun a full investigation into the circumstances of the accident. "Motorsport Ireland are aware that video footage of the accident is circulating on social media and would ask anyone who sees it not to share it. "Motorsport Ireland and Donegal Motor Club express their deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased and ask that everyone respect their privacy at this time."