Young woman killed in Waterford road crash overnight as gardaí warn motorists of delays
RIP: The young woman in her 20s was pronounced dead following the road crash near Tramore
A young woman has died following an overnight crash in Waterford on Monday night.
The tragic accident occurred shortly after 9.30pm on Monday night near Tramore.
Gardaí and paramedics attended the scene and the road was closed to facilitate the work of the emergency services.
However, despite desperate efforts to assist the young woman, it is understood she was pronounced dead before she was transferred to University Hospital Waterford (UHW).
The woman is in her 20s and is believed to be from the Waterford area.
The collision occurred at Lisselan and motorists have been warned to expect delays along the R685 and the R675 because of the road closure.
These restrictions are expected to be in place for a number of hours on Tuesday. All road users, particularly heavy goods vehicles, are advised to consider alternative routes.
Diversions are in place and there is very limited local access only.
Gardaí 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 on the R685 at Quillia between 10pm and 10:20pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tramore Garda Station on 051 391620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.