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David Kent

Five people hospitalised after horror Easter crash between two cars in Waterford


Five people were taken to hospital after a serious crash on Easter Sunday in Waterford.

Two cars collided on the N25 near Ballyduff East just after 4pm on Sunday.

The driver of one of these vehicles, a woman aged in her 40s, was taken to Waterford University Hospital.

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Gardai say she is currently in a serious but stable condition.

A male teenager, a passenger in the car, was also taken to Waterford Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The driver of the second car, a man in his 70s, and two passengers, a man (50s) and a woman (50s) were taken to Cork and Waterford University Hospitals, where they are in a serious but stable condition.

A Garda spokesperson said on Sunday night: "The road is currently closed with local diversions in place. A technical examination of the scene is underway.

"Gardai are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any road users who were travelling who has camera (including dash cam) footage, is asked to make this available to Gardaí.

"Anyone with information can contact Tramore Garda Station at 051 391 620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."

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