Pedestrian taken to hospital with serious injuries following road traffic collision in East Cork

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a car in Midleton last night.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene on the N25 at Dunsfort, Midleton following the incident, which occurred at approximately 11.05pm last night.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: "The male pedestrian (aged in his 20’s) was conveyed to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.

"The road is currently closed for technical examination, with local diversions in place.

"Investigations are ongoing."

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

Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were in the area of Dunsfort, Midleton, Co Cork, on Thursday August 14 between 10.45pm and 11.15pm are 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.

Crookstown collision

Separately, a man has been hospitalised following a road traffic collision which took place in Crookstown this morning.   

At approximately 8am gardaí attended the scene of a two vehicle road traffic collision.  

One of the drivers, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital as a precaution.  

A garda spokesperson told The Echo that investigations into the collision are ongoing.