Teenage motorcyclist airlifted to CUH after van collision in Wexford

Teen motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after collision with van near Enniscorthy, prompting gardaí witness appeal

Motorcyclist airlifted to CUH after serious crash in Co Wexford; gardaí seek witnesses. Picture: Dan Linehan

A motorcyclist was airlifted to Cork University Hospital (CUH) following a collision involving a van in Co Wexford on Tuesday afternoon.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at Fairfield on the Enniscorthy to Monart road at around 4pm.

The motorcyclist, a man in his late teens, was airlifted to CUH, where he is being treated for serious injuries.

The driver of the van was uninjured.

Gardaí have carried out a technical examination of the scene, and the road has since fully reopened.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage from the Enniscorthy to Monart road between 3.40pm and 4.10pm, are asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Enniscorthy Garda Station on 053 924 2580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.