16/07/2013

Man Dies In Co Cork Road Crash

Gardaí have reported that a 47-year-old man has died in a single vehicle road crash near Charleville, Co Cork.

The crash happened at around 21:30 last night in Boulard.

It is believed that the vehicle struck a tree before hitting a ditch. The victim was pronounced dead the scene. No other vehicles were involved.

A passenger in the car was injured and is being treated in hospital.

The road currently remains closed as a gardaí forensic crash investigator examines the site. Diversions are in place.

Garda have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Charleville Garda station on 063-81222.

(MH/CD)

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