Seven people have been confirmed dead after an explosion at a petrol station in Donegal and the number is expected to rise.
Eight other people are being treated in hospital for their injuries as a major search by emergency workers from both sides of the Irish border continues at the wrecked site in the village of Creeslough.
The Irish Prime Minister, Michael Martin, has said that the nation is in mourning for the loss of people and everyone is “heartbroken”.
Digging dogs are being used in the rescue operation and a excavator has been sifting through the debris, while the wreckage has been removed by trailer.
After announcing three deaths on Friday night, Irish police confirmed a further four deaths in a statement on Saturday morning.
Otherwise, there is no information on the suspected cause of the explosion.