Five cars involved in accident after 'freak' sleet storm in Cork

Locals reported that cars lost control due to the weather.

FIVE CARS WERE involved in a collision this afternoon on the M8 motorway after a patch of ‘freak’ weather hit Cork.

Cork Traffic - Diversions M8 northbound at Watergrasshill from Jcn17 to Jcn 15 due to a collision. Gardaí at scene. pic.twitter.com/2rmJqUZDbI
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 28, 2016

An Garda Síochána / Twitter

Gardaí confirmed that though five vehicles were involved in the incident at Junction 17 northbound, no one was injured.

They added that sleet had fallen in the area, leading to issues on the roads.

Locals said that sleet had built up on the roads:

Freak sleet storm on motorway outside Cork. All cars lost control. About 10 crashes. Garda car in front did 360. Narrowly avoided!! 😵🚔
— Suzie (@suzieandthecity) March 28, 2016

Suzie / Twitter

@CMDIRL @deshocks it's Northbound (to Dublin) Southbound has a lot of snow and sludge so do take care It's just a freak patch and then clear
— Renate Murphy (@renatemurphy) March 28, 2016

Renate Murphy / Twitter

The AA Roadwatch said that the slushy conditions are affecting traffic both ways on the M8 near Junction 17.

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