At approximately 1pm Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of a collision involving a tractor and van on the R522 approximately 3 miles from Buttevant.
The driver of the van, a man in his late 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. Two passengers in the van, a male and female both in their late teens, were airlifted to Cork University Hospital. Their conditions are understood to be serious. The diver of the tractor (male late 20s) was not physically harmed.
The crash site is currently being examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and a Garda PSV officer. Local traffic diversions are expected to remain in place until later this evening. The deceased has been removed to the mortuary at CUH for a post-mortem examination and the local Coroner will be notified.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, anyone with information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station 022-31450 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
The investigation is ongoing.
