Man dies in collision between car and bus in West Waterford

A man in his 60s has died following a collision involving a car and a bus in Waterford yesterday evening.

The fatal road traffic collision occurred on the N25 between Youghal and Dungarvan at Kinsalebeg shortly before 8pm yesterday evening, Sunday, September 20.

The driver of the car, a male in his mid 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

All occupants of the bus were medically assessed at the scene and no serious injuries were reported.

The road was closed last night to allow for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since fully reopened.

The coroner has been notified, An Garda Síochána have confirmed, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N25 between Grange and Pilltown Cross between 7:30pm and 8:00pm yesterday evening, Sunday, September 20, are asked to make this footage available to the investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dungarvan Garda Station on 058 48600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or their local Garda Station.

Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, Conor McGuinness, expressed his condolences for those affected by the collision, saying:

“This is devastating news, and my thoughts are first and foremost with the person who has lost their life and with their family and loved ones at this very difficult time.

“My thoughts are also with those who have been injured and everyone affected by this terrible collision.

“I am thinking too of the emergency service personnel who are dealing with the incident tonight, including the Gardaí, ambulance crews and Fire Service personnel.

“I would ask people travelling in the area to take care, follow the advice of the emergency services and use alternative routes where possible.”