Man (60s) arrested after crash leaves motorcyclist hospitalised in 'critical' condition

A man in his 60s has been arrested in connection with a crash on Wednesday that left a motorcyclist in his 50s in a critical condition in hospital.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the crash involving a car and a motorcycle that occurred in Monvoy, Tramore, Co Waterford at approximately 7.40pm on Wednesday evening.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was conveyed to University Hospital Waterford where his condition is described as critical.

No other injuries were reported.

The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.

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.

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 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.

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