Another passenger involved airlifted to hospital
A woman in her 80s has been killed following a fatal road crash in Clonroche, Co Wexford.
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the fatal crash between two cars along the N30, between Enniscorthy and Clonroche, outside Boro Valley Fruit Farm.
An eyewitness reported that emergency services arrived within minutes with several units from the National Ambulance Services, Fire Service and An Garda Síochána.
The incident took place today, shortly after 2.40 p.m, and the Rescue 117 helicopter was also called to assist with airlifting one of the casualties to the hospital in Dublin.
A local woman in her 80s was declared dead at the scene.
The N30 road between Enniscorthy to Clonroche is currently closed outside Boro Valley Fruit Farm due to the collision, in order to allow Garda Forensic collision investigators to carry out a full examination of the scene.
Gardaí believe the road will remain closed for some time. Diversions are currently in place.
At this time, road users are advised to avoid the area and use an alternative route where possible and to allow for additional time when travelling along the road.
Councillor Bridín Murphy, whose parents live nearby, said she was working when she heard the accident occur. “I was on a work call when I heard it. I was working at home from my parents’ house today — it’s right outside where their shop is.
“It’s a shock for our community,” she said.
She further praised the quick response of emergency services. “There was a huge emergency response to the scene, they were here in minutes. The helicopter was just here.”
Cllr Murphy offered her sympathies to all involved. “It’s a very sad day for the community in my town, my thoughts are with the families involved,” she said.
