Family speak out after three sisters left 'seriously injured' in M9 horror crash

The family of three sisters who were left 'seriously injured' in a horror motorway crash when a car going the wrong way ploughed into them have spoken out.

Niamh and Alma Kinsella, and Ella Hendricken, and Alma's seven-year-old son, Yemi, were left with 'catastrophic' injuries in the collision on the M9, which left the five teenage males in the other car dead.

The crash happened when a BMW was driven on the wrong side of the motorway into oncoming traffic, meaning the Garda could not follow them.

It then collided with a Hyundai, killing teenagers Jeremy O'Brien, 18, Alex McCarthy, 17, Joey Carthy, 15, Jack Kennedy, 17, and Kamil Pustkowski, 17.

The three sisters and little Yemi were said to be heading to Dublin airport to fly to the UK to attend a family wedding at the time of the crash.

A GoFundMe has raised €769,000 so far with the family now issuing a statement.

It read: (We wanted to take a moment as a family to say a heartfelt thank you to every single person who has supported Ella, Niamh and Alma.

The kindness and generosity shown to our family has been truly overwhelming.

"From everyone who has donated, shared the fundraiser, sent messages, kept us in their thoughts or supported us in any way, please know how much it means to all of us.

"Right now, our focus is completely on the girls and being together as a family. We aren't ready to share any further details at this stage, and we really appreciate everyone continuing to respect our privacy.

"What we did want to do was personally acknowledge the incredible support we've received.

"Seeing so many people come together for the girls has meant more to us than we could ever properly put into words.

"Thank you for continuing to keep Ella, Niamh and Alma in your thoughts and for all the love and support you've shown our family. With love and gratitude."

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