Man in critical condition at Cork University Hospital following serious road traffic incident

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Man in critical condition at Cork University Hospital following serious road traffic incident

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic incident that occurred on the Kilmallock Road (Old Cork Road) in Limerick city yesterday evening. Picture Dan Linehan

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic incident that occurred on the Kilmallock Road (Old Cork Road) in Limerick city yesterday evening.

A man, aged in his 20s, who was travelling on an electric motorbike was discovered with serious injuries on the road. The incident occurred at approximately 7:10pm.

The injured man was removed to University Hospital Limerick. He has since been transferred to Cork University Hospital where his condition is described as critical.

The scene of the incident on the Kilmallock Road remains preserved this morning for a technical examination. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users or pedestrians who were in the area between 7.00pm and 7.30pm and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 214 340, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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