Investigation into deaths near Ballycotton, Cork on the 16/11/10

Gardaí in Midleton are investigating the deaths of three people this morning, the 16th November 2010.

A male in his 40's was involved in a fatal collision near Ballycotton some time after 9.30 a.m.  The bodies of two children were discovered in a house a distance away some time later.

The services of the Assistant State Pathologist have been requested and the scene has been sealed off.

This tragic incident was discovered after 9.30am this morning and relatives and extended family are still being informed.  There is no further information available at this stage.

Garda Press Office.