Gardai hunt three youths in Donegal after car strikes stuffed bags dressed to look like person in terrifying hoax
The incident, which happened in the village of
The shocking incident occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday on the R245 at The Pans, Cranford at around 12:30am.
The motorist jumped out of their car and made a shocking discovery.
After getting out of the car the driver found bags stuffed with ketchup dressed in dark clothing.
The driver and passenger of the vehicle were left shaken following the bizarre incident.
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Damage was also caused to the car as a result of the collision.
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'This car is believed to have been in the area around the time of the collision and then immediately left in the direction of Carrigart'.
Anyone who may have travelled along that route with a dash-cam between midnight and 1am on that date is urged to make the footage available to Gardai.
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'If anyone travelled within the Carrigart area between 12.30am and 1.30am with a dash-cam, we ask them to get in touch with us also,' Garda Doherty added.
'We are very anxious to progress this investigation and we appeal to the males in question to make contact with Gardai in Milford on 074 9153060.
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"As already stated, we are following a definite line of enquiry and all available CCTV is being sought and examined.
"Those involved in this very serious matter are advised to make contact with investigating Gardai."
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The shock incident occurred over the weekend
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