Three sisters critically injured in a head-on collision on the M9 motorway are showing steady progress in their recovery and could be discharged from hospital before the end of September, according to a family friend. Niamh, Alma, and Ella Kinsella were traveling to a relative's wedding in the UK two weeks ago when their car was involved in a crash with a vehicle traveling the wrong way on the motorway. The five teenagers in the other vehicle, aged between 15 and 18, all died in the collision.
Alma Kinsella's seven-year-old son, Yemi, who was also in the car, has reportedly made a full recovery after sustaining a broken leg in the crash. He is currently being cared for by relatives. A friend told the Irish Mail on Sunday that the sisters have undergone significant surgery, but if their recovery continues to go well, they might be released from the hospital within two to three weeks.
The family has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, including a church vigil and a GoFundMe campaign organized by a friend of one of the sisters, which has raised over €800,000. In a statement, the family thanked the public for their continued support and generosity, noting that the kindness shown has been overwhelming. They emphasized that their current focus is on the girls and remaining together as a family.
The family has requested privacy as they navigate the recovery process, stating they are not ready to share further details. They acknowledged that seeing the community come together for the sisters has meant more than words could express. The collision occurred as the sisters and Yemi were en route from their hometown of Graiguecullen, near Carlow town, to Dublin Airport.