Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out later today on the body of a woman discovered in a burning car near Doneraile in Cork.
The discovery was made by members of the fire brigade around 4.30pm on Thursday.
A man, who is believed to have been known to the woman, was later rescued from a nearby river.
This man is currently receiving medical attention in Cork University Hospital.
A forensic team will carry out an examination on the body and the scene today.
An appeal was also made by Gardaí for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
“The Office of the State Pathologist has been informed and a post mortem is to be carried out, the results of which will determine the course of the investigation," An Garda Síochána said in a statement.
“Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the Doneraile area between 3pm and 5pm, particular anyone with mobile phone footage or dashcam footage, to contact Fermoy Garda Station on 025-82100 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.”
