RIP: Man in his 60s dies following collision involving bus in Waterford

Gardaí have confirmed that a man in his 60s has died following a road traffic collision in County Waterford yesterday.

The incident involving a bus and a car occurred on the N25 at Kinsalebeg shortly before 8pm.

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

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

It is understood that a large number of bus passengers suffered minor injuries in the incident.

However, no other serious injuries were reported.

A Garda spokesperson said: “Shortly before 8pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a bus and a car on the N25 between Youghal and Dungarvan at Kinsalebeg.

“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 to allow for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since fully reopened.

The coroner has been notified 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 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 any Garda Station.