Motorists urged to take extra care following collision on busy Cork road 

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has appealed to motorists to slow down and expect delays. 
Motorists urged to take extra care following collision on busy Cork road 

Motorists are advised to take extra caution on the South Ring Rd this morning following a collision. Picture: TII

Update 8am: The N40 has now fully reopened to traffic following an earlier incident.

A single vehicle collision occurred between junction nine Ringaskiddy and junction 10 Mahon before 6.30am. 

A garda spokesperson said no injuries have been reported and the route is fully open to traffic.

Earlier: Motorists are advised to take extra care on the South Ring Rd this morning following a collision. 

The incident occurred between junction nine Ringaskiddy and junction 10 Mahon eastbound before 6.30am. 

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has appealed to motorists to slow down and expect delays. 

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