A bus and truck driver who tragically lost their lives in a devastating three-vehicle crash in Ireland have been revealed in images for the first time.
Paul Conway, in his fifties, was operating the Bus Eireann vehicle involved in the incident, while Wesley O’Reilly, aged 48, was driving a lorry when both vehicles collided with a car on the R132 in Gormanston, Co Meath, on Monday morning. The crash resulted in injuries to twelve individuals, with the car driver being urgently transported to Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital and remaining in critical condition.
Eyewitnesses observed six ambulances, medical units, and multiple fire engines at the scene. The road was shut down for hours as Gardai conducted an inquiry into the incident.
Local residents shared that the Bus Eireann driver was a well-known father of seven children, as reported by the Irish Mirror. Mr. Conway was also known as an avid hunter from Tallanstown in Co Meath.
Mr. O’Reilly, a married father of three, originally from Finglas in Dublin, had relocated to Loughshinny near Skerries in the northern part of the county. An obituary published on Tuesday stated: “O’Reilly, Wesley (Wes) – (Loughshinny and late of Finglas, Dublin). Unexpectedly, November 24, 2025. Predeceased by his father Brendan, his brother Bren, and his sister Margaret.
“Wes will be dearly missed by his dear family, mother Noeleen, his beloved wife Nina, daughters Kirsty and Cody, son Ross, grandson Mason, his children’s partners Craig, Mikes, and Ava, siblings, siblings-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and a wide circle of friends.
“May Wes Rest In Peace. Visitation at his residence on Sunday evening (30th Nov) from 3pm to 5pm. House will be private outside of these hours. Funeral service on Monday morning at 10am at St Maur’s Church, Rush followed by burial in Whitestown Cemetery.”
In an official statement following the crash, a Garda representative mentioned: “Gardaí and emergency services are presently on-site at a traffic collision at Gormanstown, Co. Meath, this morning, Monday 24th November 2025. The R132 is currently shut with local diversions in effect.”
Authorities later requested anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. Individuals with camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, who were traveling on the R132 at Gormanstown, Co. Meath, between 5.45am and 6.45am on Monday, November 24, 2025, were urged to provide the footage to investigating Gardai.
Witnesses can reach out to Ashbourne Garda Station on (01) 801 0600, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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