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Fatal road traffic collision Co. Cork 19th September 2014

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Macroom, Co. Cork, on the 19th September 2014.

At approximately 0540hrs Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal traffic collision involving a car and a truck on the N22 at Lissarda, Macroom, Co. Cork. The occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the truck, both male and aged in their 30s, were uninjured.

The car was extensively damaged by fire in the collision and the process of identifying the deceased is ongoing. The Coroner was notified and the remains have been removed to Cork University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

A technical examination of the scene was carried out and the road has since reopened to traffic.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Macroom Garda Station on 026-20590 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.