Two people died Saturday in a road traffic collision in County Waterford, Ireland. The crash involved a car and a van and occurred on the Tramore Road in the townland of Pickardstown, approximately 3 kilometers outside of Waterford City.
Details of the Collision
Emergency services – including gardaí, Waterford Fire Service and the National Ambulance Service – responded to the scene just before midday. A man and a woman traveling in the car were pronounced dead at the scene. their ages have not yet been confirmed.
The driver of the van, a man, and a child passenger were transported to University Hospital Waterford with injuries that are not currently believed to be life-threatening. Their ages are also currently unknown.
A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the investigation into the circumstances of the collision, and a family liaison officer has also been assigned.
Ongoing Investigation
Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance. They are specifically requesting that anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who was in the area around the time of the incident and may have dash-cam footage, come forward with information.
Those with information are asked to contact Tramore Garda Station at 051 391 620, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any local garda station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the collision occur?
The collision took place at Robin Hill on the Tramore Road in the townland of Pickardstown, about 3km outside of Waterford City.
Which emergency services responded to the incident?
Gardaí, Waterford Fire Service, and the National Ambulance Service attended the scene.
How can members of the public offer assistance?
Anyone with information, particularly dash-cam footage, is asked to contact Tramore Garda Station on 051 391 620, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
As the investigation continues, authorities may seek to determine the factors that contributed to this collision, and further details could emerge in the coming days.
