A 15 foot drop into a roadside fence ... but no-one was injured in this nasty-looking crash

The driver and passenger were both wearing their seatbelts, gardaí said.

GARDAÍ HAVE POSTED the picture below on their Twitter account — as a way of highlighting the necessity of wearing a seatbelt.

No-one was injured in the crash, which happened near the Co Cork town of Ballincollig.

That’s despite the car dropping 15 feet off a roadside verge, and into fence-post.

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The seatbelt reminder comes as drivers deal with treacherous road conditions in many parts of the country this morning.

Met Éireann have issued weather warnings for wind, ice and snow — and motorists are being urged to take note of the conditions as they go about their business…

Strong winds, sleet & rain. Please be careful while driving today. Be aware of vunerable road users, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 28, 2015

An Garda Síochána / Twitter

MEATH: A tree has been cleared on the N52/ Ardee Rd just outside Carlanstown. http://t.co/QN1MJZse0O
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 28, 2015

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

DONEGAL: There are intermittent snow and sleet showers around the county. Extreme care is advised. http://t.co/qvBPcgPvrc
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 28, 2015

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

Read: The latest weather warnings have kicked in, and it’s properly hideous out there

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