11/07/2016

Man Dies In Fatal Car Crash In Co Cork

A man has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Co Cork.

The incident happened shortly before 4:30am in Eden Hill, Mallow this morning, 11 July.

The victim, in his early 30's, was fatally injured when his car collided with a truck on the N72 at Longueville. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has been taken to Cork University Hospital where a post mortem is to be arranged.

The N72 is closed at Longville to allow Garda to carry out forensic studies.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

(LM/CD)

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