Serious cycling crash in Schull prompts Garda appeal
A male cyclist in his 60s sustained serious injuries in a collision on the R592 near Schull. Gardaí have closed the road and are urgently seeking witnesses, especially those with dashcam footage, to assist with their investigation.
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An Garda Síochána
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Gardaí have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision involving a cyclist in Schull, County Cork, on Sunday, 18th October 2026.
Shortly after 9:30am, emergency services were alerted to a male cyclist in his 60s found unresponsive on the R592 at Corthna, Schull. He received treatment at the scene before being transported to Cork University Hospital with significant injuries.
The road remains closed with local diversions in place overnight to allow Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to conduct a thorough examination. Anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area at the time is urged to contact Bantry Garda Station on (027) 20860, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Shortly after 9:30am, emergency services were alerted to a male cyclist in his 60s found unresponsive on the R592 at Corthna, Schull. He received treatment at the scene before being transported to Cork University Hospital with significant injuries.
The road remains closed with local diversions in place overnight to allow Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to conduct a thorough examination. Anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area at the time is urged to contact Bantry Garda Station on (027) 20860, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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