Gardaí appeal for witnesses after East Cork collision

Gardaí in Cork are appealing for witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision in Youghal on Tuesday afternoon.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted following a collision involving an e-scooter at approximately 4:30pm on Tuesday, July 8, on Barrack Rd, Magniers Hill.

The driver, a man in his 20s, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Cork University Hospital for treatment.

The road remained closed for several hours on Tuesday evening for a technical examination, with local diversions in place. It has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

A garda spokesperson said road users with camera footage - including dash-cam - who were in the area at the time were asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on (021) 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.