Issue Date: 17/04/2022
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision, which occurred on the N25 near Ballyduff East in Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford this afternoon, Sunday, 17th April 2022.
The two-vehicle collision, involving two cars, occurred shortly after 4pm.
The driver from one of these vehicles, a woman aged in her 40s, was taken to Waterford University Hospital. She is currently in a serious but stable condition. A male youth (teens) passenger was also taken to Waterford Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The driver from the second car, a man in his 70s, and two passengers, a man (50s) and a woman (50s) were taken to Cork and Waterford University Hospital’s, where they are all in a serious but stable condition.
The road is currently closed with local diversions in place. A technical examination of the scene is underway.
Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any road users who were travelling who has camera (including dash cam) footage, is asked to make this available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information can contact Tramore Garda Station at 051 391 620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
