Man, 20s, hospitalised with life-threatening injuries following serious collision in Cork

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision in Cork on Wednesday morning, 17 September which left two men in hospital.

The collision occurred on the N73 near Mallow, County Cork at approximately 7.30am on Wednesday morning.

Gardaí said that one of the drivers of the vehicles, a man in his 20s, was conveyed to Cork University Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The other driver, a man in his 30s, was also sent to Cork University Hospital. Gardaí confirmed that the driver is being treated for injuries which are "not believed to be life-threatening at this time."

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No other injuries were reported in the collision.

Gardaí have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera or dash-cam footage and were travelling on the N73 between Mallow and Mitchelstown on Wednesday morning between 7.15am and 8.15am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Gardaí can be contacted at Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Gardaí said investigations into the collision are ongoing.