Emergency services at scene after car driven down pedestrian steps in Glanmire

The scene at St Joseph's Church in Glanmire. Picture: Sean O'Riordan

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a crash at St Joseph’s Church in Glanmire, Cork, where a car was badly damaged after reportedly driving down the pedestrian steps in front of the church.

The incident occurred in the Rivertown area shortly before 3.30pm on Thursday.

A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Rivertown, Glanmire, Co Cork.

"The road is currently closed. Local diversions are in place."

The condition of the occupants of the vehicle has not yet been confirmed. 

Local reports said ambulances, gardaí, and fire service personnel attended the scene.