Two people have been seriously injured following a crash in Co Cork on Sunday night
The collision happened on the N71 at Tullineasky, Clonakilty in the west of the county at around 9.30pm.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene of the two-vehicle crash where they discovered two men had been seriously injured.
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The 35-year-old driver of one car was taken to Cork University Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
The driver of the second vehicle, a 31-year-old man, was rushed to the same hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
Gardai are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N71 at Tullineasky, Clonakilty, Co. Cork on Sunday night 3rd April, 2022 at approximately 9.30p.m.
"Two vehicles collided and as a result of this collision the male driver (35 years) of the first vehicle was seriously injured and removed to Cork University Hospital where he remains in a critical condition. The male driver (31 years) of the second vehicle was seriously injured and taken to Cork University Hospital and remains in a serious condition.
"Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any person who was on the N71 on the night of Sunday 3rd April, 2022 between 9.15pm and 9.40pm is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.
"Similarly, any road users who were travelling in the area of the N71 at this time and who may have camera (including dash cam) footage, is asked to make this available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information in relation to this incident should contact Clonakilty Garda Station on (023)8821570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."
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