Three men have died after their car went on fire and six other people were injured following a two-car collision in Co Waterford.
The incident happened on the N72 Waterford Lismore road on a section known locally as Military Road outside Dungarvan at around 10am.
The three men died after their car went on fire following the crash. Emergency services are at the scene.
Two adults and four children, who were in the second car, were seriously injured.
Children injured today in accident in Dungarvan were 6-14 years, one had special needs
— Damien Tiernan (@damienrte) December 4, 2016
Coastguard and Defence Forces aircraft took the injured to Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Waterford.
Investigating gardaí are appealing for anyone with information or who may have travelled on this stretch of road to contact Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
The road will remain closed overnight and diversions are in place.
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