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Two Irish Citizens Killed in Turkey Have Been Named

Arrangements are being made to repatriate the bodies of a father and son who died in a road traffic...
Alex Rowley
Alex Rowley

9:08 AM - 19 Jul 2023



Two Irish Citizens Killed in T...

News

Two Irish Citizens Killed in Turkey Have Been Named

Alex Rowley
Alex Rowley

9:08 AM - 19 Jul 2023



Arrangements are being made to repatriate the bodies of a father and son who died in a road traffic collision in Turkey.

36-year-old Eoin Fitzpatrick and 10-year-old Dylan were killed when their scooter collided with a bus.

It happened in the resort of Alanya on Monday afternoon.

Local authorities are investigating the incident.

The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs are providing consular assistance.

Mr Fitzpatrick's 16-year-old son Cian who was also on holiday was not involved in the tragedy.

It's believed other family members are on the way to Turkey.



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