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10/03/2016
Man Critical Following Clonakilty Road Accident
A man, aged in his 30s, is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious road traffic accident in Clonakilty, Co Cork.
A car and a 4x4 collided two miles east of Togher Village on the Bantry to Crookestown Rd, known locally as Bantry Line, at approximately 17:30 on Wednesday.
The male driver of the car was seriously injured and airlifted to Cork University Hospital (CUH) where his condition has been described as critical. The male driver of the 4x4 was also taken to CUH, however his injuries are described as non life threatening. There was no one else in either vehicles.
The road has been closed to facilitate a forensic collision examination and diversions have been put in place.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Clonakilty Garda station on 023 8821570, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
(MH)
A car and a 4x4 collided two miles east of Togher Village on the Bantry to Crookestown Rd, known locally as Bantry Line, at approximately 17:30 on Wednesday.
The male driver of the car was seriously injured and airlifted to Cork University Hospital (CUH) where his condition has been described as critical. The male driver of the 4x4 was also taken to CUH, however his injuries are described as non life threatening. There was no one else in either vehicles.
The road has been closed to facilitate a forensic collision examination and diversions have been put in place.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Clonakilty Garda station on 023 8821570, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
(MH)
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