Gardaí in Waterford are appealing for witnesses after a serious road crash.

It happened on the R680 Cork Road at approximately 12.45pm on Monday afternoon.

The collision occurred between a motorcyclist and a car.

The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 30s, was taken to University Hospital Waterford and is in a critical condition.

The driver of the car, a man in his late 70s, was treated for minor injuries.

Gardaí are appealing to any motorists who may have witnessed the collision - or may have travelled on the road and who may have dash-cam footage - to contact them at Waterford Garda station on 051-305-300, the Garda Confidential Line at 18000-666-111 or any Garda station.

The investigation is ongoing.