A WOMAN in her early 90s is fighting for her life after an accident this afternoon.

The woman's car was in a collision with a lorry on the N20, between Mallow and Newtwopothouse at lunchtime.

She has been rushed to Cork University Hospital.

The driver of the lorry was not injured.

The road has been closed and local diversions are in place.

The scene will be forensically examined by trained investigators.

Gardai in Mallow are investigating.