Man and woman killed after vehicle collides with jeep in Wexford

A man and a woman in their 40s died yesterday afternoon when the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a jeep in Wexford.

Gardai are currently investigating the two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on the N25 near Barnstown at approximately 1.25pm.

A male and a female in their 40s were fatally injured when the car they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a 4 x 4 vehicle. They were pronounced dead at the scene and their bodies were removed to Waterford Hospital.  The driver and passenger of the 4 x4 were taken to Wexford Hospital with injuries described as minor.

This stretch of road was closed yesterday evening to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.

Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses or to anyone who may have ‘dash cam’ footage to contact Wexford Garda Station on 053 9165200, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.