Ahead of the first anniversary of the Creeslough explosion on Saturday, gardai have issued an update saying the victims, their families, friends and the Creeslough community are in their thoughts, at this time.
Gardai say they continue to work from an incident room in Milford, with support from a number of Garda sectors.
The investigation is being assisted by a number of external agencies, including the Health and Safety Authority.
Up to now, over 1,350 lines of enquiry have been actioned, over 900 statements have been taken and a Family Liaison Team remains in place, with a dedicated Liaison Officer appointed to each deceased person’s family.
Meanwhile, on today’s Nine til Noon Show, Creeslough’s Community Links Officer Majella McFadden said people are reliving what happened, and a commemorative event at the site of the tragedy on Saturday afternoon will be very much geared towards the families and the local community……..
Garda release in full –
| Update – Explosion, Creeslough County Donegal, Friday, 7th October, 2022 |
| As the first anniversary of the fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough, County Donegal approaches on the 7th October, 2023 the victims, their families, friends and the Creeslough community are in our thoughts, at this time.
An Garda Síochána continues to work diligently and as expeditiously as possible, in the circumstances, to ensure that all the circumstances of this fatal explosion are professionally investigated. The investigation into this incident is co-ordinated from Milford Garda station where an Incident Room is established under the direction of a Garda Senior Investigating Officer. The investigation continues to be supported by other Garda sections; the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI), Garda Síochána Analysis Service (GSAS) and Garda Technical Bureau. An Garda Síochána continues to be assisted in this investigation by the Health and Safety Authority, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and DNV – Det Norske Veritas. This is an extensive investigation. To date:- • In excess of 1350 lines of enquiry have been actioned A Family Liaison Team with a dedicated Family Liaison Officer appointed to each deceased person’s family is in place and continues to support the bereaved families. A Garda Spokesperson is not available at this time. An Garda Síochána will provide a further update, when appropriate.
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