Two people dead and others seriously injured in separate collisions on Irish roads

Two people have died and two others are seriously injured after separate Bank Holiday weekend collisions on Irish roads. 

According to Gardaí, the incidents occurred in Cork on Friday morning (October 27) and Waterford yesterday evening (Saturday October 28) respectively. 

The first collision - involving an articulated truck and two cars - occurred in Cork on the N22 at Crookstown at approximately 9.30am. 

The drivers of the cars, two females in their 80s and 50s, and a passenger of one of the cars, a male in his 50s, were all transferred to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. 

One of the drivers, a woman in her 80s, has since passed away from her injuries.

The other man and woman remain in a serious but stable condition at this time. 

The second collision occurred last night on the N29, Port Road in Waterford involving a single vehicle. 

The two occupants of the car, both male and in their 20s, were taken by ambulance to University Hospital Waterford.

The driver was later pronounced deceased, while injuries to the passenger are not described as life threatening.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Additionally, they are appealing to any road users who were travelling in either area at the time who may have camera footage, including dashcam, to make this available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Macroom Garda Station on 026 20590, Waterford Garda Station 051 305 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.