One person dead and several injured following collision involving bus in Waterford

One person has died and several others have been injured following a road traffic collision in County Waterford this evening.

The incident involving a bus and a car occured on the N25 near Kinsalebeg at around 8pm.

A large number of emergency vehicles, including gardaí, ambulances and fire brigades attended the scene.

It is understood that the driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, a number of passengers on the bus have been injured.

The road remains closed as gardaí examine the scene.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and use alternative routes where possible.