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Man (60s) dies following single-vehicle crash in Co Cork

The incident occurred at about 11.30am on Friday when a van struck a pillar on the N71

Gardaí in Clonakilty are appealing to members of the public who may have information in relation to this collision to contact them. Photograph: Alan Betson
Gardaí in Clonakilty are appealing to members of the public who may have information in relation to this collision to contact them. Photograph: Alan Betson
Olivia Kelleher
Sat Feb 26 2022 - 14:53

A man in his 60s has died following a single-vehicle crash in Leap in West Cork yesterday morning. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

The collision occurred at about 11.30am on Friday when a van struck a pillar on the N71 outside a private residence.

The sole occupant of the van was seriously injured during the collision. He was taken to Cork University Hospital, where he died overnight. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the collision.

Gardaí in Clonakilty are appealing to members of the public who may have information in relation to this collision to contact them.

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Any road users who were travelling on the N71, which is the main road between Skibbereen and Clonakilty, yesterday morning between 11am and 11.30am and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clonakilty Garda Station on 023 882 1570 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.