Irish couple killed in motorway crash in Wales

AN Irish couple in their 60s died on a British motorway yesterday when a car being chased by police smashed into them head-on while travelling in the wrong direction.

Tue, 18 Sep, 2007 - 01:00
Dan Collins

Five people died in the accident on the M4 in Wales.

The couple had just disembarked the Rosslare to Fishguard ferry after travelling to Ireland to visit family.

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