By Eoin English
A teenager has been rushed to hospital after he was struck by a truck in north Cork this morning.
The boy, believed to be about 15-years-old, was taken to Cork University Hospital after the incident near Donoughmore earlier.
It is understood he suffered serious injuries.
A garda investigation is underway and the road between Firmount Cross and Ballyvodane Cross, near Donoughmore, has been closed.
Diversions are expected to be in place for a few hours.