Irish woman killed in Iceland crash named

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Three people were killed in the crash on the Krysuvikurvegur route near Hafnarfjordur in the early hours of Monday.

An Irish woman who died in a crash in Iceland has been named as Hannah Jane Large.

Ms Large, 18, was among three killed in the car crash on the Krysuvikurvegur route near Hafnarfjordur in the early hours of Monday.

Icelandic authorities said they were investigating the crash.

After Iceland’s president offered condolences on Facebook, Ms Large’s mother Sam said “she fell in love with your country”.

She added: “She loved the people and her last few days were the happiest of her life, that is the only consolation we have and hold on to.

“We spoke to her that night and she was full of joy.”

A 16-year-old girl and 20-year-old man also died in the crash, according to local media.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was aware of the case and is “providing consular assistance”.

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