Woman, 40s, dies after car enters River Lee as two children rescued

The incident occurred on Friday night when the car ended up in the river at Kennedy Quay
Woman, 40s, dies after car enters River Lee as two children rescued

The incident occurred at around 8.45pm when the car ended up in the river at Kennedy Quay. Picture: Eimer McAuley

A woman has died after a car entered the River Lee in Cork City on Friday night.

Two children, believed to be aged 12 and 10, were recovered from the water and taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

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