THE investigation into the fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough continues to be led by local gardaí in Donegal Division supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU).

As the third anniversary of this fatal explosion in which 10 persons tragically died, approaches next week, gardaí say the victims, their families and the Creeslough community are in their thoughts.

To date, the investigation has generated over 1500 jobs, 1000 statements and 750 reports.

So far, seven people have been arrested, six males and one female.

Yesterday, a primary investigation file was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

A garda spokesperson said the victims’ families continue to be supported by Family Liaison Officers.

Regular family liaison briefing meetings are held, the most recent of which took place yesterday evening, Monday, September 30.

An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to any person with any information in relation to the fatal explosion on October 7, 2022 to please contact the Garda Investigation Team.

“In particular, the Garda Investigation Team would like to speak to any person that was in the commercial premises, the scene of the fatal explosion, at any time prior to the fatal explosion on October 7, 2022 and who may not have spoken formally to An Garda Síochána to date, to please come forward and speak to the Garda Investigation team now,” a garda spokesperson said.

“The Garda Investigation Team can be contacted at Milford Garda Station where an Incident Room continues to investigate under the direction of a Garda Senior Investigating Officer at 074 9153060, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or in confidence through any member of An Garda Síochána at any Garda Station.”