Gardaí investigate Cork hit-and-run after moped rider seriously injured

A grey Skoda estate left the scene after the collision on Cork's North City Link Road, with gardaí seeking dashcam footage

The moped rider was taken to Cork University Hospital, where they were receiving treatment for serious injuries on Friday night. Picture: Dan Linehan

A moped rider was hospitalised with serious injuries after a hit-and-run collision in Cork city on Friday evening.

The collision occurred at approximately 5.30pm on the North City Link Road in Blackpool, when a grey Skoda estate collided with the moped.

The Skoda left the scene following the collision.

The moped rider was taken to Cork University Hospital, where they were receiving treatment for serious injuries on Friday night.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the serious hit-and-run collision.

Road users who were travelling in the Blackpool area between 4.30pm and 6pm and who may have camera footage, including dashcam recordings, are asked to make it available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gurranabraher Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

The collision caused significant traffic disruption in the area on Friday evening.

Road closures, traffic diversions and a substantial garda presence were reported while emergency services attended the scene.