"During the running of a stage of the Shell Donegal International Rally, an accident occurred at Stranabritick, Cloghan, Brockagh, when a competing car left the road.

Emergency services were immediately on the scene and the event was halted. Despite their very best efforts, 2 people were fatally injured, and another was removed to Letterkenny General Hospital.

The organisers of the rally have expressed their deepest sympathy to the families of the bereaved.

The remainder of the Donegal International Rally has been cancelled by the organisers.

Shell, as sponsors, fully supports the decision of the Donegal Motor Club and their thoughts are with the families of the bereaved at this tragic time."