Issue Date: 30/03/2025
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal two-vehicle road traffic collision, that occurred on the N72, Navigation Road, Mallow, Co. Cork, today, Sunday 30th March 2025.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision, involving cars, which occurred at approximately 3.50pm.
The female driver of one of the cars (aged in her 60’s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The female driver of the second car (aged in her 40’s) was also pronounced deceased at the scene.
The bodies of both of the women have been removed to the mortuary at Cork University hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
The passengers of the second car (two children, one male and one female) were conveyed to Cork University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.
The road is currently closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 3pm and 4pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on (022) 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
