Two people have died following a crash in Co Waterford.
The collision, involving a car and a van, took place at Robin Hill on the Tramore Road in the townland of Pickardstown, about 3km outside of Waterford City.
Emergency services, including gardaÃ, Waterford Fire Service and the National Ambulance Service, attended the scene of the collision, which occurred just before midday.
A man and a woman, who were in the car, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their ages have yet to be confirmed.
A man, who was the driver of the van, and a child, who was a passenger in the vehicle, were taken to University Hospital Waterford with injuries not believed to be life threatening. Their ages have also yet to be confirmed.
Garda forensic collision investigators remain at the scene
Garda forensic collision investigators attended the scene. The road was closed for a number of hours but has since reopened.
A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
A family liaison officer has also been appointed.
Gardaà are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.
They particularly want to speak to anyone who may have been in the area around the time the collision took place and who may have dash-cam footage.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tramore Garda Station on 051 391 620, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.