‘A number of fatalities’ are reported following a road crash in Wexford

A serious road crash in Co Wexford has reportedly resulted in a number of fatalities.

The horrific incident happened on Monday evening, reports RTE, and involved a lorry and a car. https://twitter.com/damienrte/status/937773061671137280 It is believed that the collision took place at around 6.30pm. Local reports suggest those travelling in the car may have been American. https://twitter.com/ZaraKing/status/937772085723754496 Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene on the N25 New Ross to Ballinaboola road at Begern. RTE reporter Damien Tiernan described that part of the road as a "notorious black spot". https://twitter.com/damienrte/status/937770722138710016 "It is not yet known how many people have been killed in the crash but four people were in the car involved," states RTE. https://twitter.com/damienrte/status/937781898096541696 The road is currently closed and diversions are in place.