Cyclist, 20s, and biker, 40s, killed in separate horror crashes with trucks in Dublin and Cork as urgent appeals made | 83H1FWI | 2024-04-28 00:08:01
Cyclist, 20s, and biker, 40s, killed in separate horror crashes with trucks in Dublin and Cork as urgent appeals made | 83H1FWI | 2024-04-28 00:08:01
TWO people have tragically died on Irish roads today after separate fatal accidents in Cork and Dublin.
A motorcyclist in his 40s lost his life in Cork following a horror smash, while a woman in her 20s was killed while cycling in Dublin.
Both fatal accidents involved collisions with trucks.
The male motorcyclist, 40s, tragically died after a crash in Toureenfineen in Cork, shortly before 8am this morning.
No other injuries were reported form the incident.
The biker's body is due to be brought to Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem will take place.
The road remains closed at this time and local diversions are currently in place.
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are currently carrying an examination of the scene.
Investigators are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
A spokesperson said: "Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this available to GardaÃ.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Mallow Garda station on 022 31450 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
The second road tragedy occured at roughly the same time this morning in in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
A female cyclist, aged in her 20s, was killed in a crash with a truck at around 8am.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene at the junction of the Glenageary Road Upper, Mountown Road Lower and Kill Avenue after the alarm was raised.
Fatal hit
The cyclist was taken to St Vincent's Hospital where she later passed away from her injuries.
The road remains closed at this time and a technical examination of the scene by Forensic Collision Investigators is taking place.
Local diversions have been put in place but motorists have been warned that delays are to be expected.
Gardai have urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward with information, particularly if they are in possession of any footage.
Appeal
In a statement this afternoon, a Garda spokesman said: "Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area are asked to make this footage available to GardaÃ.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station on 01 666 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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