Spanish student (20s) in the accident with a vehicle in Waterford killed-the Irish Times

A Spanish student in the twenties died and two people were seriously injured after a fatal incident by traffic on road traffic, which took place on the edge of Waterford City.

The incident occurred on Saturday at 2.20 p.m. on the L1020, Ballycoardra, Old Tramore Road. It is understood that the car has hit a tree.

One of the passengers, in the 20s aged Spanish, was declared dead at the crime scene. It is assumed that he was a passenger in the car in the car. His body was removed from the scene with a postmortem to take place.

The driver of the vehicle and a second passenger, both men aged 20, were brought to the University Hospital Waterford to treat more serious but not life -threatening injuries.

The investigators have carried out a technical examination of the scene and the road has opened again since then.

Gardaí appeals to all witnesses to report, including all street users who may have camera recordings and have traveled in the area between 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

Everyone is asked to contact Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station at 051 305 300.

So far, 58 people have been killed on the streets of the Republic this year, compared to 68 in the same period in 2024.