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L1020, Old Tramore Road, Waterford Google Streetview

Man in his 20s dies in single vehicle collision in Co Waterford

The driver and another occupant of the vehicle, both males in their 20s, were taken to University Hospital Waterford.

A MAN IN his 20s died in a single vehicle collision in Co Waterford yesterday.

The collision occurred on the L1020, Ballycoardra, Old Tramore Road, Co Waterford at approximately 2:20pm, a Garda spokesperson said.

One of the occupants of the vehicle, a male in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

His body has been removed and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course, gardaí said.

The driver and another occupant of the vehicle, both males in their 20s, were taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment of serious but not life-threatening injuries.

A technical examination has since been conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has reopened to traffic.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 2:00pm and 2:45pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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