27/06/2014

Gardaí Appeal Over Fatal Road Crash In Cork

Gardaí have appealed for information about a road accident in Co Cork on Thursday in which an eight-year-old girl died.

A woman in her 30s, understood to be the child's mother, remains in a critical condition in hospital.

It is understood that the woman and child were passengers in a car involved in a two-car collision at Owenahincha Cross, Rosscarbery, Clonakilty.

The drivers of both cars are understood to have received only minor injuries.

Gardaí have appealed to anyone with information to contact Clonakilty Garda Station on 023-8821570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any garda station.

(MH/CD)

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