One dead after light aircraft crash in Waterford

Eva Osborne

One person has died after a light aircraft crashed in Waterford on Thursday afternoon, The Irish Times has reported.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a collision, which occurred at approximately 12:50pm, at a location near Tramore, Co Waterford.

Gardaí said that, as this is a live and ongoing operation, no further information is available at this time.

The Air Accident Investigation Unit of the Department of Transport is investigating the incident with the emergency services and the Irish Aviation Authority.

Sinn Féin TD for Waterford David Cullinane said a rescue helicopter was among emergency services responding to the crash.

He said it was a “shock” to the local area, adding that the community’s thoughts are with whoever was on the plane.

Additional reporting: PA.