Gardaí continue to investigate the serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N25 at the Youghal bypass, Co. Cork this evening Sunday 13th November, 2022.

The Garda member remains in critical condition in Cork University Hospital.

The Youghal bypass on the N25 will remain closed until approximately 12 midday on Monday 14th November, 2022 to allow the Garda forensic collision investigation to take place.  Local traffic will be detoured through Youghal town and traffic traveling from Wexford are encouraged to use the N72 Dungarvan to Fermoy Road to go to Cork City.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.  Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the Youghal bypass N25 from 6.30pm to 7pm on Sunday evening 13th November, 2022 are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station 021 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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