Man suffers serious injuries after two trucks crash in Cork
A man is in Cork University Hospital with what have been described as serious injuries after two articulated trucks crashed at a notorious junction in North Cork known as a black spot for accidents.
Emergency services were called to the scene of the serious collision on the N72 south of Kanturk between Mallow and Killarney at Ballmaquirke Cross at at 11.30am this morning
A number of gardaí, paramedics and fire brigade responders arrived on the scene.
"Two articulated trucks collided on the road," a Garda spokesperson told the .
"One male has been taken to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries. The road remains closed for a technical examination," gardaí said.
Motorists have been advised that local diversions are in place.
The junction has been previously flagged as dangerous by locals, and last December attempts were made by Fianna Fáil TD Michael Moynihan to have a Dáil discussion on upgrade works for the stretch of road.
“The significant safety issues at this junction have been a matter of concern to the local community and motorists for many years,” Mr Moynihan said last September when it was announced that Cork County Council had been given approval to carry out remedial works."
Emergency services called after crash in Co Cork
Emergency services are dealing with a serious collision at a notorious junction in North Cork known as a black spot for accidents.
The incident occurred this morning between at least two articulated trucks on the N72 south of Kanturk between Mallow and Killarney at Ballmaquirke Cross.
The road is closed, with a large number of paramedics and fire brigade responders on the scene.
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area and take an alternate route.
The junction has been previously flagged as dangerous by locals, and last December attempts were made by Fianna Fáil TD Michael Moynihan to have a Dáil discussion on upgrade works for the stretch of road.
“The significant safety issues at this junction have been a matter of concern to the local community and motorists for many years,” Mr Moynihan said last September when it was announced that Cork County Council had been given approval to carry out remedial works.
