Tragic Death in Waterford: Second Teenager Perishes in Electric Scooter Collision Waterford City is reeling from a devastating tragedy after a second teenager succumbed to injuries sustained in a collision between an electric scooter and a bus overnight. The 16-year-old victim, identified as Jake Hayes, was riding a scooter along Manor Hill Road shortly after 11 pm when the fatal accident occurred. The scooter is believed to have collided head-on with a passing bus. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where Jake was pronounced dead despite the best efforts of paramedics. The bus driver was reportedly uninjured. This tragedy marks the second fatal incident involving electric scooters in Waterford City in less than a week. On Sunday, a 14-year-old girl was killed in a similar collision on the Dunmore Road. The devastating loss of young lives has sent shockwaves through the community. Waterford Gardaí have launched an investigation into both incidents and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Electric scooters have become increasingly popular in recent years, but their safety has come under scrutiny following a spate of accidents. Concerns have been raised about the lack of regulation and safety standards for these vehicles. In light of the recent tragedies, Waterford City and County Council has announced that it will review its policy on electric scooters and consider introducing stricter measures to ensure public safety. Councillors are also calling for urgent action from the government to implement national regulations for electric scooters, including mandatory safety features and licensing requirements. The community is mourning the loss of Jake Hayes and the other young victim whose life was cut tragically short. Their families and friends have been plunged into unimaginable grief. As the investigation continues, it is crucial that lessons are learned from these heart-wrenching events to prevent further tragedies from occurring.In a tragic incident, two teenagers lost their lives in a collision between an electric scooter and a bus in Waterford city on Thursday, June 27, 2024.In a tragic incident, two teenagers lost their lives in a collision between an electric scooter and a bus in Waterford city on Thursday, June 27, 2024. According to the latest update from gardaí, a young teenager who was traveling on the electric scooter was pronounced dead at the scene. Another young teenager, who was also on the scooter, was taken to Waterford University Hospital with serious injuries and later passed away. The bus driver was not injured, and there were no passengers on the bus at the time of the accident, which occurred shortly before 2:10 a.m. on the R680 Cork Road near the Southeast Technological University (SETU). Forensic collision investigators have conducted a technical examination, and the road has since been reopened. A Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been assigned to support the families of the deceased. Newly elected Waterford Metropolitan Mayor Cllr Joe Kelly expressed his condolences and described the incident as “an absolute tragedy” for the families and friends of the victims. Electric scooters can legally be used on Irish roads under certain conditions, including a speed limit of 20kmh, a minimum driver age of 16, and no passengers or cargo allowed. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the collision or have relevant dash cam footage to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.A second teenager has died after an electric scooter collided with a bus in Waterford city overnight. The 16-year-old boy was critically injured in the incident, which happened on the Cork Road at around 11 pm on Thursday. He was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where he later died. A 15-year-old boy, who was also on the scooter, was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward.