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BALLYHOOLEEN

Man (24) dies in Co Cork road crash after car and truck collide

Emergency services attended the scene at Ballyhooleen at 1am this morning.

A MAN IN his 20s has died after a two-vehicle collision in Co Cork early this morning. 

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at Ballyhooleen, Ballinhassig at approximately 1am after a car and a truck collided. 

The 24-year-old driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. 

A male driver and a female passenger of the truck were taken to Cork University Hospital with non-serious injuries.

The scene is currently preserved and Garda forensic collision investigators are expected to examine the crash site. The road remains closed and local traffic diversions remain in place.

Gardaí at Bandon are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward, particularly any motorists who were travelling in the area at the time and may have dash cam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023-8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station,

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