The main Enniscorthy to Kiltealy road at the Duffry in Enniscorthy has now re-opened to traffic following road traffic accident in which one person has died, this morning.
The accident occurred shortly after 7am. The sole occupant of the car crashed into a pole. The man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene.
More information on this incident as we receive it this morning.
Gardai are now appealing for witnesses:
“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic incident in Enniscorthy, County Wexford on Thursday 16th November, 2023.
Shortly before 7am, Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted following a collision at Duffry Gate, Enniscorthy. The driver of a car involved, a male in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body will be removed to the mortuary at Waterford University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be conducted. There was no one else injured.
The scene is preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local traffic diversions are in place.
Gardaí in Enniscorthy are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.
Anyone in the vicinity Duffry Gate, Enniscorthy this morning between 6:30am and 7am is asked to come forward. Those with camera footage, including motorists with dash cam, within this timeframe are asked to share it with investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Enniscorthy Garda Station on 053 924 2580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”
