Two people have died following a crash in Co Waterford.
The collision, involving a car and a van, took place at Robin Hill on the Tramore Road in the townland of Pickardstown, about 3km outside of Waterford City.
Emergency services, including gardaí, Waterford Fire Service and the National Ambulance Service, attended the scene of the collision, which occurred just before midday.
A man and a woman, who were in the car, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their ages have yet to be confirmed.
A man, who was the driver of the van, and a child, who was a passenger in the vehicle, were taken to University Hospital Waterford with injuries not believed to be life threatening. Their ages have also yet to be confirmed.
Garda forensic collision investigators remain at the scene and the road is likely to remain closed for at least another two hours.
A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
A family liaison officer has also been appointed.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.
They particularly want to speak to anyone who may have been in the area around the time the collision took place and who may have dash-cam footage.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tramore Garda Station on 051 391 620, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
