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Man (19) dies following crash in Co Cork overnight

It's the second fatal crash reported in Ireland this weekend.
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08.36 20 Feb 2022


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Man (19) dies following crash...

Man (19) dies following crash in Co Cork overnight

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08.36 20 Feb 2022


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A 19-year-old man has died following a crash in Co Cork overnight.

The single-vehicle crash happened on a local road at Knockleigh, Belgooly shortly after midnight.

The 19-year-old man was the driver of the car and is believed to have been the sole occupant.

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He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after emergency services arrived.

His body has been taken to Cork University Hospital.

The road remains closed to traffic this morning with a forensic exam due to take place.

Any witnesses or anybody with dash-cam footage from the area are being asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 885 2200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

The crash was the second fatal road incident this weekend.

A woman in her 30s died following a crash in Lahinch, Co Clare yesterday evening.

The woman was a passenger in a car that crashed at around 6:40pm.

No other serious injuries were reported from the single-vehicle collision.

A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and is being held at Ennis Garda Station.

Main image: File photo. Picture by: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

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