Driver in car crash that led to deaths of Monaghan teenagers jailed for seven years
Anthony McGinn (61) from Drumloo, Newbliss, Co Monaghan, has been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing the deaths of two teenagers.
Kiea McCann (17) and Dlava Mohamed (16) died after the car they were travelling in left the road and crashed into a tree in the Legnakeely area on July 31st 2023 while on their way to a debs ball.
At Monaghan Courthouse on Wednesday, McGinn was also disqualified from driving for a period of 15 years.
This is a breaking story and will be updated. -PA
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