Gardaí appeal for witnesses following serious Cork collision
Authorities are seeking public assistance after a severe single-vehicle accident occurred on the N71 near Ballinascarthy late Wednesday evening. Two men were hospitalised following the incident, with investigators now calling for dash-cam footage from local motorists.
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An Garda Síochána
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Gardaí have launched a formal appeal for information following a significant road traffic incident that took place on the N71 at Ahalisky, Ballinascarthy, on the night of 8th October 2026. The collision, which involved a single vehicle, occurred at approximately 10:50pm as the car travelled from the direction of Bandon towards Ballinascarthy.
Emergency services attended the scene, where the driver—a man in his 20s—was found to have sustained serious injuries. He was subsequently transported to Cork University Hospital for urgent medical treatment. A passenger, also in his 20s, received minor injuries during the crash and was also taken to the same hospital; however, he has since been discharged following an assessment.
Investigators are now requesting that any road users who were in the vicinity of Ahalisky between 10:30pm and 11:00pm on the night in question come forward. Specifically, those with dash-cam or other recording equipment are asked to provide their footage to assist with the ongoing inquiry. Information can be shared by contacting Clonakilty Garda Station on 023 882 1570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or by visiting any local Garda station.
Emergency services attended the scene, where the driver—a man in his 20s—was found to have sustained serious injuries. He was subsequently transported to Cork University Hospital for urgent medical treatment. A passenger, also in his 20s, received minor injuries during the crash and was also taken to the same hospital; however, he has since been discharged following an assessment.
Investigators are now requesting that any road users who were in the vicinity of Ahalisky between 10:30pm and 11:00pm on the night in question come forward. Specifically, those with dash-cam or other recording equipment are asked to provide their footage to assist with the ongoing inquiry. Information can be shared by contacting Clonakilty Garda Station on 023 882 1570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or by visiting any local Garda station.
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