Man (40s) dies following single-vehicle collision in Cork 

The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of offences under the Road Traffic Act.
Man (40s) dies following single-vehicle collision in Cork 

The road at Ballynamona is currently closed with local diversions in place pending a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators later today.

A man, aged in his 40s, has died following a single-vehicle collision in Cork. 

Gardaí are currently at the scene of the collision which occurred shortly after 1:30 am at Ballynamona, Kinsale. 

The man, who was one of the passengers of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

His body has been removed from the scene to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be arranged. 

Gardaí said no other serious injuries to persons were reported.

The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of offences under the Road Traffic Act. 

The spokesperson said he is currently detained at a Garda Station in Cork under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

The road at Ballynamona is currently closed with local diversions in place pending a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators later today.

Investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the Ballynamona area between 1:15am and 1:45am are asked to come forward.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 885 2200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

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