Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision at the junction of the North Ring Road and the Old Youghal Road, outside Mayfield Business Park, Cork, this afternoon.
The collision occurred at approximately 4.50pm and involved an articulated lorry and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has been removed to Cork University Hospital for post-mortem.
Forensic collision investigators are carrying out an examination of the scene.
The road is currently closed with local diversions in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area where possible.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 4.30pm and 5pm and has any information or footage (including dash cam) to contact Mayfield Garda Station on 021 455 8510 or any Garda Station.
