Gardaí and emergency services respond to collision in Cork

The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon on the N25 eastbound, near Junction 3 on the Cork to Waterford road

It is understood that a number of people have been injured in the collision in East Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision in Cork.

The incident occurred this Thursday afternoon, at approximately 3pm, on the N25 Eastbound, on the Cork to Waterford road - near Cobh Cross.

It is understood a car which was being driven in the wrong direction, drove into another car. 

The drivers of both vehicles, a man and a woman were taken to Cork University for their injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.

Gardaí released a statement in response to the disruption.

“The drivers of both vehicles, a male and a female, were conveyed to Cork University Hospital for treatment of injuries, not believed to be life-threatening at this time,” a Garda spokesperson said. “The road has since reopened to traffic.”

The incident caused traffic chaos, bringing much of East Cork to a standstill.

Tailbacks continue, causing delays across the area.