Tributes to 21-year-old Scot among five killed in Ireland crash

Tributes have been paid to a Scottish woman among five killed in a two-vehicle crash in Ireland on Saturday night.

Chloe Hipson, from Lanarkshire, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision that took place at around 9pm in County Louth.

She was travelling towards Dundalk in a Volkswagen Golf when it was involved in a crash with a Toyota Land Cruiser.

North Motherwell Football Club paid tribute to the 21-year-old who was the younger sister of one of the club’s players.

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Scottish woman among five young people dead following crash in Ireland

Chloe Hipson died along with four others following the crash on Saturday.

A post on social media read: “North Motherwell Football Club are devastated to hear the tragic news of the untimely passing of Chloe Hipson, Chloe is the little sister to one of our veteran players Ryan Hipson, Ryan you and your family have always held a special place in the hearts of everyone at NMFC and are very much still part of our football family, I am sure everyone will join me in sending our deepest condolences to you, Toni, Ryan, wee Tommy and all your family at this life shattering time.

“As a mark of respect NMFC will host a one minute’s silence in memory of Chloe and to show our support for the Hipson family.

“Rest in peace Chloe Hipson.”

Four others, Chloe McGee, 23, and Shay Duffy, 21, both from Carrickmacross; and Alan McCluskey, 23, from Drumconrath, and Dylan Commins, 23, from Ardee, died in the “shocking and devastating” incident.

Three other people, one of whom is also in his early 20s, were also left injured.

Ireland’s premier Micheal Martin said he was “numbed and shocked” at the news, and deputy premier Simon Harris said a “veil of deep sadness” had come over the country.

An investigation continues into the incident on the L3168 at Gibstown and an appeal for information has been made.

Irish President Catherine Connolly said she was “deeply saddened and shocked” at the loss of five “precious, young lives” on Saturday night.

She said: “I am thinking of them, their families and of those injured.

“May I acknowledge also all those first responders who have worked to support all involved.”