Locals have told Dublin Live that they are in deep shock after a violent incident in Rossfield Estate claimed the lives of three young girls.
Two young children and a teenage adult died following a violent incident in Tallaght early this morning. At around 12.30am on Sunday morning September 4, gardai were alerted to an incident in Rossfield Estate.
The three siblings, two children and a young adult, were rushed to Crumlin Children's Hospita l and were pronounced dead.
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Local councillor Charlie O'Connor spoke to Dublin Live about the shocking incident.
He said: "I am just so shocked. I've been getting calls from early morning from residents asking me could I confirm the news.
"It's just so sad. There are no words you can use. The community here in Rossfield and in the general Tallaght area, are deeply shocked.
"Obviously we have to sympathise with the family and make the point that the family have to be supported in every way.
"The Gardai on the scene last night were also deeply shocked as you can imagine."
"What else can I say. I can only sympathise with everyone who is going to be effected by this terrible event"
Paul who lives in the area was woken up by noise outside at the time of the incident.
He told Dublin Live: "At about half 12 I was lying in me bed and just heard a load of racket. It sounded like a robbed car. So I just pulled up me blinds and didn't see anything.
"That was it, took no more noticed of it.
"Then this morning I got on me phone and I saw the breaking news and it said Rossfield Estate.
"I am shocked. Shocked to see this happen to three young kids.. It's horrible for the area."
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