Man, 20s, dies and two others injured following collision in Co Waterford

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A man, aged in his 20s, has died following a collision in Co Waterford on Saturday.

The crash occurred on the L1020, Ballycoardra, Old Tramore Road at around 2.20pm.

The man, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The driver and another occupant of the vehicle, also men in their 20s, were taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment of serious but not life-threatening injuries.

A technical examination has since been conducted by Garda forensic collision investigators, and the road has now reopened to traffic.

Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 2:00pm and 2:45pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."