2 dead following Carrigaline collision

A man and a woman in their 80s were killed this morning in a road traffic collision involving a car transporter and 3 cars in Cork.

The fatal accident took place at approximately 11am on the N28 at the Shannon Park roundabout in Carrigaline.

The man and the woman, both believed to be in their 80s, were travelling together in 1 of the cars. They were pronounced dead at the scene and have since been removed to the mortuary at CUH.

The driver of a 2nd car was taken by ambulance to CUH. His injures are not described as life threatening.

The drivers of the transporter and the 3rd car involved in the collision were medically assessed at the scene but did not require hospital treatment.

Garda forensic collision investigators are currently examining the scene and the vehicles involved. Traffic diversions are expected to remain in place for a number of hours, with updates to be provided on @gardatraffic throughout the day.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward. They are also appealing to road users who were travelling on the N28 in the Shannon Park area between 10.45-11am with camera footage, including dash cam, to make it available to them.

Anyone with information can contact Togher Garda Station on 021-4947120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111, or any garda station.