Teenager dies after two-vehicle collision in Co Cork

Michael Bolton

A man in his late teens has died following a two-vehicle collision between a car and a truck in Co Cork.

The collision occurred on the N71 road between Ballinhassig and Innishannon at 7.15 am.

The driver of the car, a man in his late teens, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The road remains closed at this time to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7:00am and 7:30am this morning are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on (023) 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station