A MAN in his 60s has died following a crash between a car and minibus in Co Waterford. The collision occurred at around 6.20pm this evening on the outskirts of Tramore in the Monvoy area.
The minibus driver, a man in his 60s, sadly died after the smash. 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.
Local diversions are currently in place and will remain this way for the evening. A Garda spokesperson confirmed to The Irish Sun: "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. "Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigat.
