Two hospitalised following three-vehicle collision on Cork's St Patrick's Street

Emergency services at the scene of a collision on Patrick's Street. Picture: Chani Anderson

Two men have been taken to hospital following a collision on Cork's St Patrick's Street.

The collision occurred shortly after 10.30am when a car collided with two stationary vans.

Emergency services at the scene of a collision on Patrick's Street. Picture: Chani Anderson

The driver of the car, a man in his 70s, and a passenger in the same vehicle, a man in his 80s, were taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

A Cork City Fire Brigade spokesperson told the Irish Examiner that a third person was treated at the scene.

The collision forced St Patrick's St to be closed for a time on Friday. Picture: Chani Anderson

The road, which had been closed for a period of time, has since reopened to traffic.