09/07/2009

Another Deadly Road Collision Reported

There has been yet another fatal road accident.

The gardaí in Co Cork are this afternoon investigating the circumstances of a deadly road traffic collision which occurred on the Main St, Macroom just after noon today.

The police have reported that a female pedestrian involved in the incident was killed and was pronounced dead at the scene.

It is believed that the woman who died was struck by a lorry.

The road - which is the N22 - was closed off immediately pending a technical examination.

This afternoon diversions are still in place and motorists are being advised to avoid the area or expect delays.

(BMcC/JM)

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