Crash between car and lorry leaves man, 50s, with serious injuries in Cork

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The scene is preserved for examination, and local traffic diversions are in place

A man has been left with serious injuries after a crash involving a car and a lorry in Cork.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted following a collision involving a car and a lorry on the N20 at Ballyhea, Charleville, shortly after 9pm on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

The driver of the car, a male in his 50s, was taken from the scene to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries. His condition is understood to be stable. The driver of the lorry did not require immediate medical treatment.

The scene is preserved for examination, and local traffic diversions are in place. Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has video footage from the area at the time is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station at 022-31450 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.

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