Witness appeal to West Cork collision

Gardaí in West Cork are appealing for witnesses to a serious traffic collision which happened on Sunday night.

The serious road traffic collision occurred on the N71 at Tullineasky, Clonakilty at approximately 9.30pm when two vehicles collided.

As a result of this collision, the 35 year old male driver of the first vehicle was seriously injured and removed to CUH where he remains in a critical condition.

The 31 year old male driver of the second vehicle was seriously injured and also taken to CUH and remains in a serious condition.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any person who was on the N71 on the night of Sunday 3 April between 9.15pm and 9.40pm is asked to contact investigating gardaí.

“Similarly, any road users who were travelling in the area of the N71 at this time and who may have camera, including dash cam, footage, is asked to make this available to gardaí.”

Anyone with any information in relation to this incident should contact Clonakilty Garda Station on 023-8821570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111 or any garda station.