Teenager seriously injured following road traffic accident near Waterford city
The adult male driver was brought to University Hospital Waterford
A teenager has been seriously injured following a road traffic accident near Waterford city last night.
The single vehicle collision occurred on the N24 in Carrigeen, County Kilkenny at approximately 12:05am.
An adult male driver, aged in his late teens, was brought to University Hospital Waterford.
He has since been transferred to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The road is closed pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
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 N24 near Aglish South, Carrigeen between 11:30pm and 0:10am are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on (051) 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.