A man has died after a road collision in County Cork.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has confirmed that one man has died after a car crash on the Old Dublin Road (R639) near J18 (Sallybrook /Glanmire) off the M8 motorway, near Mayfield.
The collision involved just one vehicle, and the sole occupant of the car has been pronounced dead. Gardaí have reported that the man was in his 30s. It’s understood the car he was driving left the road and struck a fence.
The road is currently closed and traffic diversions are in place. Garda forensic collision investigators are examining the car and the crash site. The deceased, who has yet to be formally identified, was removed to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital and the local Coroner has been notified.
Traffic diversions are expected to be lifted shortly.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station 021-4558510 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
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