Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision closes Cork’s South Mall

Emergency services attend Cork city crash involving motorbike and digger as injured man taken to hospital
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision closes Cork’s South Mall

The male motorcyclist, after being struck, fell from the bike and was thrown some distance. Picture: Denis Minihane.

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following a collision that closed the South Mall in Cork city this morning.

Gardaí, paramedics, and units from Cork City Fire Service attended the scene at the corner of South Mall and Morrison Street at around 8am following a collision involving a motorbike.

It is understood that the motorcyclist collided with a construction digger shortly after 8am.

The male motorcyclist, after being struck, fell from the bike and was thrown some distance.

He was taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital.

The street was closed for a time, with gardaí diverting traffic away from the area, but it reopened shortly before 9am.

"Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic incident at South Mall, Cork, this morning," a garda spokesperson told the Irish Examiner.

"As this incident is ongoing, there is no further information at this time."

more #Cork - News articles

Number of inmates at Cork Prison drops amid ongoing legal aid dispute Number of inmates at Cork Prison drops amid ongoing legal aid dispute
Cork trolley figures increase by 53% over the past year Cork trolley figures increase by 53% over the past year
BELGIUM-IRELAND-EU-POLITICS Cork's Gaol Walk closed as Ursula von der Leyen is set to arrive on Leeside

More in this section

Garda stock Man to appear in court after Ballinlough stabbing in Cork city
Judge David Waters hopes 'wise heads will prevail' in criminal legal aid dispute Judge David Waters hopes 'wise heads will prevail' in criminal legal aid dispute
Plans lodged with Cork County Council for solar farm near Cloyne Plans lodged with Cork County Council for solar farm near Cloyne

Sponsored Content

Solar panels on residential roof in closeup shot. From powering the country to empowering its people
Say cheese, think Kerrygold: A new range of cheeses guaranteed to put a smile on your face Say cheese, think Kerrygold: A new range of cheeses guaranteed to put a smile on your face
Young woman managing finances at home with phone and piggy bank Government Personal Investment Account must target mainstream savers
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more