Gardaí appeal for witnesses following serious Waterford car collision
An Garda Síochána have launched an investigation following a late-night single-vehicle crash in County Waterford. Two teenagers sustained injuries during the incident, prompting local road closures and an urgent appeal for dash-cam footage.
An investigation is underway by An Garda Síochána following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision that took place in County Waterford late on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 11:55pm in the townland of Reisk near Dunhill, Tramore, when a car was involved in a severe crash. Emergency services rushed to the scene to provide medical assistance to the occupants.
A male passenger in his late teens was transferred to Cork University Hospital to receive treatment for serious injuries following the impact. Meanwhile, a female passenger, also in her late teens, was conveyed to University Hospital Waterford for the treatment of injuries that were believed to be non-life-threatening at the time. No further injuries were reported by emergency personnel responding to the scene.
The affected stretch of road remained closed to facilitate a thorough technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions put in place for motorists. Officers are now urging anyone who witnessed the collision or who possesses relevant camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, from the area between 11:20pm on Tuesday and 12:20am on Wednesday to come forward. Information can be shared by contacting Tramore Garda Station on (051) 391 620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or via any local Garda station.