19/09/2014

Man Killed In Cork Road Crash

Gardaí in Co Cork have reported the death of a man in a collision on the main road to Killarney.

It is understood that a car collided with a truck at about 6am this morning.

Garda have not confirmed any details of the victim.

The road at Four Mile Bridge between Lissarda and Macroom is likely to remain closed for several hours, as garda road traffic collision investigators examine the scene.

Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

(MH/CD)

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