A man in his 40s has been killed and four others, including two young girls, have been seriously injured in a three vehicle collision in Co Wexford.
On Wednesday night at around 7.10 p.m., two automobiles and a tractor were involved in an accident on a segment of the N25 close to Ballinaboula.
Emergency services and gardai rushed to the scene immediately after the incident.
One of the cars’ driver, a man in his early 40s, was declared dead at the spot.
Two young girls who were passengers in his car are in a serious condition in hospital, as well as two men aged in their 70s and 30s, who were also seriously hurt.
Gardaí were conducting a forensic collision investigation at the scene on Thursday morning and the road is expected to remain closed for a number of hours. Local diversions are in place.
The four patients who were taken to the hospital are believed to have non-life threatening wounds.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station on 051 426030, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.