Man (40s) dies in single vehicle incident

Crash occurred near Dromahane in Co Cork

A Garda road closure close to the scene near Aclint Bridge in Ardee, Co Louth, after three women were killed and two men seriously injured in a road accident involving three cars. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday July 21, 2017. Gardai said one woman, aged 39, was driving one of the cars, and the two other women, aged 69 and 37, were passengers. See PA story ACCIDENT Deaths Ireland. Photo credit should read: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
The scene was preserved pending examination by the forensic investigators. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA

A man in his 40s has died following a collision in Co Cork on Friday evening.

The single vehicle incident occurred on the R619 near Dromahane, Co Cork, at approximately 5.05pm on Friday.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle involved, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The scene was preserved pending examination by the forensic investigators. The road was closed with local diversions out in place.

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Gardaí appealed for any witnesses to the crash, including those with dash cam footage, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mallow Garda station on 022-31450 or any Garda station.

Jade Wilson

Jade Wilson

Jade Wilson is a reporter for The Irish Times