Motorsport Ireland has begun an investigation into the deaths of two competitors at the Sligo Stages Rally.
The event was called off following the crash.
The bodies of the driver in his 30s and the passenger in his 40s were later removed to Sligo University Hospital.
A post-mortem is due to take place.
Motorsport Ireland Statement issued at 18:00 on July 16th 2023 pic.twitter.com/QBgCgCuipH
— Motorsport Ireland (@MotorsportIRL) July 16, 2023
Motorsport Ireland has extended its deepest sympathies to their families and friends, to the members of Connacht Motor Club and to everyone involved with organising the event.
The FIA extends its condolences to the family and friends of the two competitors who were fatally injured in the 2023 Sligo Stages Rally. Our thoughts are also with Motorsport Ireland and the event organisers at this difficult time.
— FIA (@fia) July 16, 2023
Gardai are asking that footage of this collision is not shared across social media or messaging apps.
Anyone with video footage is asked to make this available to them.
