A man in his 60s has died after the car he was driving collided with a bus on the N25 in Co Waterford. The crash happened near Kinsalebeg, on the route between Youghal and Dungarvan, shortly before 8pm on Sunday.
What happened in the Waterford collision?
Gardaí said the driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The emergency response followed a serious collision involving the car and a bus travelling on the N25.
Passengers on the bus were medically assessed at the location. No serious injuries were reported, although a number of passengers suffered minor injuries.
The road was closed while Gardaí carried out a technical examination of the scene. It has since fully reopened to traffic.
- The collision occurred shortly before 8pm on Sunday.
- The location was the N25 at Kinsalebeg, between Youghal and Dungarvan.
- The driver of the car, a man in his 60s, died at the scene.
- Bus occupants were assessed by medical personnel, with no serious injuries reported.
- Gardaí are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage.
Garda appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage
An Garda Síochána is appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to contact investigators. Gardaí are also asking road users who travelled along the N25 between Grange and Pilltown Cross between 7.30pm and 8pm to check whether they have relevant camera footage.
Dashcam recordings may assist the technical examination and help establish the circumstances leading up to the crash. Anyone with information can contact:
- Dungarvan Garda station: 058 48600
- Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111
- Any Garda station
Investigation and next steps
The coroner has been notified, and a postmortem examination will be arranged. The results may form part of the wider investigation into the death, while Gardaí continue to establish the sequence of events.
As the investigation remains active, Gardaí have not released further details about the identities of those involved or the precise cause of the collision.
Other fatal road collisions reported on Sunday
The Waterford crash was one of several fatal road incidents reported in Ireland on Sunday.
- In Co Wexford, a motorcyclist in his 50s died after a collision with a van on the R736 near Wellington Bridge at about 3.15pm.
- In Co Limerick, a man in his 20s died after the car he was driving struck a tree on the N21 at Cummeen, Adare, at about 2.40am.
- In Co Meath, a man in his 50s died after his car crashed into a premises on Connaught Street in Athboy at about 2am.
Each incident is being dealt with separately by Gardaí and the relevant authorities.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the Waterford crash happen?
The collision occurred on the N25 at Kinsalebeg, between Youghal and Dungarvan in Co Waterford.
When did the collision happen?
Gardaí said the crash happened shortly before 8pm on Sunday.
Were bus passengers seriously injured?
Passengers were medically assessed at the scene. No serious injuries were reported, although some passengers suffered minor injuries.
How can witnesses contact Gardaí?
Information can be provided to Dungarvan Garda station on 058 48600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Conclusion
This Breaking News Ireland report remains developing as Gardaí investigate the fatal collision on the N25. Anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact investigators, while the coroner’s postmortem examination will form part of the next stage of the inquiry.
