One man arrested and one man in critical condition after horror 2-vehicle crash
The motorcyclist was conveyed to University Hospital Waterford after the collision, which occurred in Monvoy, Tramore, at approximately 7.40pm.
In a statement on Thursday morning, Gardaí said his condition was described as 'critical'.
The driver of the car, a man in his 60s, was arrested at the scene and has been detained at a Garda Station in the south east under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.
Any persons who were in the Monvoy Cross area between 7.30pm and 7.50pm on Wednesday evening and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí.
Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage, including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Gardaí can be contacted at the Tramore Garda Station on 051 391620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
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