Skeletal remains have been found near the N2 interchange in Finglas, Co Dublin.
Gardaí rushed to the scene around 3pm on Monday, March 6, after being alerted to the grim discovery.
There they found skeletal remains at the interchange in Finglas village.
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In a statement, a garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí at Finglas are investigating following the discovery of skeletal remains at the N2 interchange in Finglas Village shortly after 3pm on Monday, March 6, 2023.
"Gardaí have sealed off the area to allow for a technical examination. Office of the State Pathologist has been requested to attend the scene.
"The outcome of the examinations will determine the course of the investigation."
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