Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Youghal, Co. Cork, on Tuesday afternoon involving an e-scooter.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Barrack Road, Magniers Hill, shortly after 4:30pm (July 8), after a single-vehicle collision was reported.
A man in his 20s, who was riding the e-scooter, sustained serious injuries in the incident. He was treated at the scene before being taken to Cork University Hospital, where he remains.
The road is currently closed to allow for a technical examination, and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. They are also asking road users with camera or dash-cam footage from the area at the time to contact them.
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.
