The road has since reopened to motorists following the collision.

Gardaí revealed that on Saturday night the Ambulance service was also delayed responding to emergency calls

Cllr Conlon hopes that matter will be dealt with sooner rather than later to prevent heavy traffic concerns.

Mr Connolly says locals cannot tolerate the situation any longer.

The Mohamed family have publicly thanked the local community for the support they have received at this difficult time.

16-year-old Dlava Mohamed died alongside her best friend 17-year-old Kiea McCann after the car they were travelling in left the road at Legnakelly and hit a tree.