GARDAI have made an urgent appeal for witnesses after a collision left a man in his 20s with “serious injuries”.
The incident, involving an e-scooter, occurred on Barrack Road, Magniers Hill at 4.30pm today.
The scooter was the only vehicle involved.
Gardai were alerted to the incident around 4.30pm.
The road was closed off for technical examination by Garda forensics following the collision.
And local diversions were put in place.
Drivers in the area may experience some delays as a result.
And the driver of the scooter, a man in his 20s, was taken to Cork University Hospital.
He is being treated for injuries described as “serious”.
Gardai have asked anyone with information to come forward.
They said they are particularity seeking anyone with dash cam footage who were in the area ta the time.
Anyone who has information should contact Midleton Garda Station on (021) 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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They can also get in touch with any Garda station around the country.
And the reference number for the incident is: PR24809/2025.
A spokesperson said: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision in Youghal, Co. Cork, on Tuesday, 8th July 2025.
“Gardaí and emergency services were alerted following a collision involving an e-scooter at approximately 4:30pm on Barrack Road, Magniers Hill.
“The driver, a man in his 20s, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Cork University Hospital for treatment.
“The road is currently closed for a technical examination, with local diversions in place.
“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
“Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were in the area at the time are asked to make it available to Gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on (021) 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
“Ref – PR24809/2025.”
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