Youth dies in Co. Waterford traffic accident

Gardai in Dungarvan are investigating a single vehicle crash in which the driver was the sole occupant.

The incident happened yesterday evening on the N72 at Ballygalane between Cappoquin and Lismore at about 6-30pm.

Gardai have reported that the car was in collision with a wall and burst into fire. A body was recovered from the car and was removed to Waterford University Hospital.

Gardai have not yet positively identified the deceased or given details of their gender but the name of a youth has been mentioned on a local sports clubs social media page.

The stretch of road was closed over night to allow a Garda Forensic Examination to take place but reopened this afternoon.

Gardai have called on any witnesses to the crash to contact Dungarvan Garda Station on 058 48600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Jobs Boost for Waterford

Waterford is to get 25 new job which will be created over the next 12 months.

Transit software company RouteMatch have announced plans to expand even more, the initial 25 jobs created by RouteMatch will add to its RMPay payment solutions technology services. All new roles are in software development.

“Transit is needed by so many people today, and without it, many cannot get to their jobs, medical appointments or families,” said Larry Breen, head of RouteMatch’s Irish operation.

Mr. Breen called Waterford a “welcome extension” to his company’s team, and said both the environment and talent available makes the location ideal.

RouteMatch provides technologies to help transit companies manage their operations, as well as “engage” their drivers.

The company’s software is used by fixed-scheduled transit services and demand-response transit services where door-to-door delivery is required. It currently services customers across North America and Australia, primarily through state and local government contracts.