'A number of fatalities' are reported following a road crash in Wexford
A serious road crash in Co Wexford has reportedly resulted in a number of fatalities.
The horrific incident happened on Monday evening, reports RTE, and involved a lorry and a car.
There have been a number of fatalities in a crash in county wexford this evening
— Damien Tiernan (@damienwlr) December 4, 2017
It is believed that the collision took place at around 6.30pm. Local reports suggest those travelling in the car may have been American.
#BREAKING Serious crash in #NewRoss Co #Wexford this evening. pic.twitter.com/QtehhXz6aU
— Zara King (@ZaraKing) December 4, 2017
Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene on the N25 New Ross to Ballinaboola road at Begern. RTE reporter Damien Tiernan described that part of the road as a "notorious black spot".
4 people in car in collision with a truck, Begern Hill, notorious black spot, can't confirm yet any more
— Damien Tiernan (@damienwlr) December 4, 2017
"It is not yet known how many people have been killed in the crash but four people were in the car involved," states RTE.
Four people have died in that road crash in Wexford; a number of them are American.
— Damien Tiernan (@damienwlr) December 4, 2017
The road is currently closed and diversions are in place.
