Collisions and flooding fears as heavy rain batters Cork and Munster

Multiple road collisions and flooding risks hit Cork as heavy rain spreads across Munster and south Leinster

Standing water has been reported across the county as rainfall intensified. Picture: Larry Cummins

Heavy rain across Cork City caused traffic delays and multiple collisions on Wednesday morning.

According to Met Éireann, heavy rain will dominate conditions in Munster and south Leinster, with coastal flooding expected later this evening around high tide.