In an absolutely tragic story, which we reported this morning, a head on collision in Waterford saw three men lose their life with two other adults injured and four children aged between 6 and 14 injured.
The horrific accident outside Dungarvan on the Military Road shortly after 9am.
The car the three men were traveling in exploded into a fireball upon impact and the three were pronounced dead at the scene.
The occupants of the other car were taken to hospital where their condition is collectively said to be not life threatening.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward and contact them on the confidential line on 1800-666-111 or on 058-48600.