Teenager killed in horror crash as Gardai close busy road
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene on the N71 road between Ballinhassig and Innishannon at approximately 7.15am following reports of a serious collision between a car and a truck.
Despite the best efforts of the medical personnel, the driver of the car, a man in his late teens, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardaí have confirmed that the N71 remains completely closed at Tureen, located between the Halfway Roundabout and Bandon, to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigator.
The closure affects traffic travelling in both directions and local diversions are in place. Gardaí remain at the scene directing traffic away from the incident.
The road is expected to remain closed for some time, and motorists travelling in the area can divert at either Bandon or the Halfway roundabout, taking the R589 that passes through Cross Barry to avoid the affected stretch of road.
Gardaí have launched an investigation into the fatal collision and are urging for any witnesses to contact them.
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Investigators are particularly keen to speak to any motorists who may have been travelling in the area at the time collision who may have captured footage of the incident on a dash-cam.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal two-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the N71 road between Ballinhassig and Innishannon, Co. Cork on Monday 21st July 2025 at approximately 7.15am.
"Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7am and 7.30am this morning are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on (023) 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station
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