The incident happened late last night Irish time.
A man from Kilkenny has died after his truck collided with another on a highway New South Wales, Australia, late last night.
Seamus Walsh, aged 38, originally from Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny, has been living in Australia for several years with his young family.
Locals in his native Kilcready were shocked to learn the news of his death this morning.
Local Fianna Fail TD Bobby Alyward who knows the family said: “It’s very sad news for a local family and everyone is very shocked on hearing (what has happened).
“I just spoke to Rena this morning and she is devastated. (Our thoughts) are with his family parents, Pat, Rena, Liam and Claire.”
Details of the fatal crash are still emerging. According to Australian broadcaster, ABC, investigations are underway following the fatal crash which occurred on the state’s Mid North Coast overnight.
The second driver was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.
