05/12/2016

Three Killed In Waterford Road Crash

Three men have died following a road traffic collision in Waterford.

According to Gardaí, two cars collided on the N72 between the junctions with the N25 and the R672 at around 10am on Sunday, 04 December.

It is understood six occupants of one of the cars were all taken to hospital by air. The second car that was involved in the accident caught on fire. The road remained closed overnight with diversions in place for motorists.

Gardaí later confirmed that three men involved in the crash have died, where post-mortem examinations will be conducted at University Hospital Waterford.

Anyone with information, or who may have travelled on the stretch of road, is asked to contact Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(JP/LM)

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