ERRIGAL College in Letterkenny has opened up the school’s car park for families of those injured in yesterday’s explosion in Creeslough who are visiting Letterkenny University Hospital.

The car park at Windyhall will be open for families from 12 noon and 9pm. The eircode is  F92 FC82.

Nine fatalities have now been confirmed following the tragedy and emergency services remain at the scene as the search and recovery operation continues.

Meanwhile a vigil will take place in The Diamond, Castlefinn tomorrow evening at 7pm for the victims of the Creeslough tragedy. Members of the public are being encouraged to attend and bring a candle.