Two people dead after collision near Waterford city

Emergency services respond to serious crash at Pickardstown as road remains closed and traffic diverted

Gardaí close road after deadly collision outside Waterford

Two people have died and two others were seriously injured in a collision on the outskirts of Waterford city.

The incident occurred at around 12pm on Saturday at Pickardstown, Tramore, between Tramore and Waterford city.

Two vehicles are understood to have been involved.

Gardaí have closed the area and are diverting traffic onto what is known locally as the Old Tramore Road.

Tramore and Waterford City West Sinn Féin councillor Jim Griffin said he was on his way home from Splashworld with his grandchildren when he met emergency services responding to the collision.

He said: “My thoughts are with the families involved.” 

It is understood the two injured people have been taken to hospital for treatment.

A garda statement said: “An Garda Síochána can confirm that we are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the Tramore Road at Pickardstown, Co. Waterford today, Saturday 21st February 2026."