A man has died and a child left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision at Fermoy, Co. Cork this morning.
The incident involving two cars - one a 4X4 - occurred at approximately 8am on the N72 Fermoy to Ballyhooely Road.
A male driver in his early 20s was pronounced dead at the scene while a child - believed to be a passenger in the other vehicle - suffered serious injuries.
One young man dead, three injured following head- on crash on Fermoy to Mallow Road N72 at Castlehyde at 8.15am #Cork
— JennïeØSullivân (@OSullivanJennie) December 5, 2016
**TRAFFIC**The N72 Fermoy to Mallow Rd is closed at Castlehyde between Fermoy and Ballyhooly as Gardai deal with a crash. #CorkTravel
— Cork's 96FM (@Corks96FM) December 5, 2016
The driver of the 4X4 and second child were said to be uninjured, however, all three were taken to Cork University Hospital.
CORK: The N72 Fermoy/ Mallow Rd is closed at Castlehyde between Fermoy and Ballyhooly as Gardai deal with a crash. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) December 5, 2016
The scene is preserved and Garda Forensic Collision Investigators will conduct their investigations this morning. The stretch of road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information, particularly those who were travelling the N72 this morning, are asked to contact Fermoy Garda station on 025-82100, The Garda confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda station.
