Road where two men lost their lives outside Charleville remains closed
Gardaí have confirmed to RedFM News that a road outside Charleville where two men lost their lives in a collision today remains closed.
The men were killed in a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on the main Cork to Limerick road.
It happened at around 1.50pm and both the motorcyclist, in his early 20s, and the driver of the car, who is in his late 50s, were pronounced dead at the scene
Gardai have closed the road and put diversions in place as they await the removal of the bodies of both men to Cork University Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
A Garda Forensic Crash Investigator is due at the scene shortly to begin an investigation into the collision while both vehicles will also be examined.
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries