Teenager in serious condition following crash as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision involving a car and a van near Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

At approximately 12:30am in the early hours of Tuesday, Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision on the L3401 in the townland of Clogga, between Piltown and Mooncoin.

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The driver of the car, an adult male in his late teens, was brought to University Hospital Waterford for treatment of serious injuries. A passenger in the car, a male juvenile, also attended University Hospital Waterford where he was treated for non-life-threatening injury.

A technical examination of the scene was conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

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Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area around the time of the collision are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.