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Fatal Motorway Crash Claims Five; School Restraints Highlighted

A tragic incident on the M9 motorway has resulted in the deaths of five teenagers, with authorities investigating reckless driving and possible links to dangerous social media trends. The Garda Commissioner has issued a warning regarding such dangerous driving practices.

In other significant domestic news, a report reveals that 850 students with special educational needs have been physically restrained in schools since last September. Meanwhile, a file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions concerning two Sinn Féin politicians facing a €200,000 fraud investigation.

Culturally, the annual Rose of Tralee festival has begun its two-day televised competition. Separately, a day centre faces service reductions due to Ukrainian staff leaving accommodation, and efforts are underway to revitalize a derelict housing estate.

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Fatal M9 Crash Linked to Reckless Driving and Social Media Trends

Five teenagers have died in a fatal crash on the M9 motorway, with initial reports suggesting the car was driving the wrong way. The Garda Commissioner has warned against reckless driving influenced by social media, and investigations are exploring if online trends played a role in the incident. Two sisters and a boy remain seriously injured.

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