Man (30s) dies after car enters water in west Cork

The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning on the R571 road in the Eyries area of west Cork.
Man (30s) dies after car enters water in west Cork

A man has died after the car he was driving entered water in Co Cork.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning on the R571 road in the Eyeries area of west Cork.

Gardaí said a single vehicle entered the water. The driver, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road remains closed pending a technical examination by gardaí. Diversions are in place.

Anyone who was travelling along the R571 road in the Eyries area between 1am and 6am on Friday is asked to contact Bantry Garda Station on 027 20860, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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