06/04/2016

Two People Killed In Co Cork Road Traffic Collision

Two people have been killed in a road traffic collision in Co Cork yesterday, 05 April.

The incident happened at around 5:10pm on the N20 Cork to Limerick Road one mile outside Mallow.

The occupants of one car, a male and female both in their 70's, were killed in the collision.

The female driver of the second car sustained non-life threatening injuries.

The road is currently closed to allow Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to examine the scene.

Investigations are underway and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses

(LM)

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