Young driver seriously injured in Kilkenny road traffic collision


Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on the N24 near Aglish South, Carrigeen, Kilkenny this morning
A young man has been seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Kilkenny in the early hours of this morning.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the incident that occurred on the N24 near Aglish South, Carrigeen, Kilkenny this morning (Friday).
The single vehicle collision involving a car occurred at approximately 0.05am. An adult male driver (aged in his late teens), was rushed to University Hospital Waterford, and subsequently Cork University Hospital, for treatment of serious injuries.
The road is closed pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling on the N24 near Aglish South, Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny between 11:30pm on Thursday 24th and 0:10am on Friday, September25, are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on (051) 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
