Motorcyclist, 70s, in critical condition after crash at Cork's Dunkettle Interchange

The male driver of the lorry involved was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries

The motorcyclist, a man his 70s, collided with an articulated lorry during the incident, which occurred at around 5pm on Sunday near junction 18 Glanmire and junction 19 N8/N25 of the Dunkettle interchange. File Picture

A motorcyclist is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious road traffic accident in Cork on Sunday evening. 

The motorcyclist, a man his 70s, collided with an articulated lorry during the incident, which occurred at around 5pm on Sunday near junction 18 Glanmire and junction 19 N8/N25 of the Dunkettle interchange.

He is currently being treated for his injuries at Cork University Hospital. A garda spokesperson described his injuries as "critical".

The male driver of the lorry was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.

The scene of the accident was preserved while garda forensic collision investigators carry out an examination.

The M8 Northbound was closed for a time as a result, and diversions had been put in place.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the crash to come forward.

In particular, they wish to speak to road users with video footage, including those dashcams.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Mayfield Road Garda Station 021-4558510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.