By Dan Walsh
The driver of an articulated truck that struck a tree and overturned on the N30 at Tomfarney, on the New Ross side of Clonroche, has died. He is in his 40’s.
The vehicle was travelling from New Ross direction towards Clonroche village when the incident occurred on the N30 at a spot known locally as ‘Leech’s Bend’ at approximately 10.15am this morning (Sunday).
Gardaí and ambulances were quickly on the scene, but, sadly, the driver and sole occupant of the truck was pronounced dead at the scene.
The N30 at Clonroche is currently closed and is expected to remain closed as Forensic Collision Investigators examine the scene. Local traffic diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were traveling on the N30 in the Clonroche area between 10am and 10.30am are asked to make this footage available to 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.
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