Man, 50s, dead after fatal road traffic incident in Cork

The incident happened on the N25

Traffic diversions in place at the Two Mile Inn near Midleton due to a incident on the N25. Picture: Howard Crowdy

A man in his 50s has died after a fatal road traffic incident in Cork in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The man was a pedestrian on the N25 in Ballyedekin, Midleton at around 4.10am.

He was involved in an incident with an articulated lorry and was pronounced dead by emergency services at the scene.

No other injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

The N25 between Ballyedekin and Castlemartyr village (east of Midleton) is currently closed to allow for gardaí to conduct a technical examination of the scene. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí in Midleton are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

A spokesperson said: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N25 in the area of Loughaderra this morning, 3rd August 2023, between 3.45am and 4.15am is asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

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