Man, 60s, dies in minibus crash in Waterford

A man has tragically lost his life in a two-car crash in Waterford this evening.

Emergency services rushed to the scene after being alerted to a collision involving a minibus and a car in the Monvoy area of Tramore at approximately 6.20pm today (Friday).

The driver of the minibus, a man in his 60s, was fatally injured in the incident. The other motorist, another male, was examined at the scene but did not require immediate hospital treatment.

The road is currently closed for a full forensic examination and diversions are in place. The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination.

Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at approximately 6.20pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tramore Garda Station on 051 391 620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

A Garda spokesperson told CorkBeo: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at Monvoy in Tramore, Co.Waterford this evening, Friday, 7th June 2024.

“At approximately 6.20pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a minibus and a car. The driver of the minibus, a male in his 60s, was fatally injured. The driver of the car, a male, was assessed at the scene but did not require immediate hospital treatment.

“The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination. The road is currently closed with local diversions in place. An examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators is ongoing.”