Road between Belgooly and Riverstick closed after fatal road traffic collision

An elderly man was fatally injured on the R600 road at Ballinacourty, Belgooly.

Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision on at Ballinacourty, Belgooly.

 

The incident, which happened shortly before 10pm, a car and a bus.

 

The man was the sole occupant of the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Gardaí have confirmed to RedFM News that there was no injuries reported from occupants of the bus.

 

The man who was in his 70s was taken to Cork University Hospital where a post mortem examination will take place.

 

The road will be closed between Coolcorran, Riverstick and Lybe, Belgooly to allow for a Collision Forensic Examination of the area.

 

Local diversions are in place.

 

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