Woman seriously injured in crash between car and articulated truck in Cork
HOSPITALISED |
The N28 between the Shannon Road roundabout in Carrigaline and the Bloomfield Interchange in Douglas remains closed.
Cork University Hospital
Cian O Broin
Yesterday at 21:09A woman is in a "serious condition" in hospital following a crash between a car and an articulated truck in Cork this afternoon.
The collision occurred on the N28 at Carr's Hill at about 1.15pm.
The female driver of the car, aged in her 50s, was rushed to Cork University Hospital where her condition is described as serious.
No other injuries were reported.
The N28 between the Shannon Road roundabout in Carrigaline and the Bloomfield Interchange in Douglas remains closed.
Local diversions are in place.
Gardai have asked members of the public not to share images and videos circulating on social media.
"An Garda Siochana is aware that there images and videos of this serious road traffic collision in circulation on social media.
Out of respect for those involved, we are requesting these images are not shared," said gardai.
Garda Forensic Collision investigators have completed a technical examination of the scene.
Gardai in Togher are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.
Any road users who were travelling on the N28 this afternoon between 12.45pm and 1.45pm and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to investigating gardai.
Anyone with information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Togher Garda Station on 021 494 7120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.