Woman seriously injured in crash with truck

A woman has been seriously injured in a crash in Cork.

The woman, aged in her 50s, was driving a car which was involved in a collision with an articulated truck at Carr’s Hill.

She was taken to Cork University Hospital where her condition is described as serious. No other injuries were reported.

Forensic investigators completed a technical examination of the scene on Thursday and gardai are appealing for witnesses.

They have also asked for footage and images of the crash not to be shared on social media.

The N28 between the Shannon Road roundabout in Carrigaline and the Bloomfield Interchange in Douglas remained closed on Thursday evening with local diversions in place.

Any road users who were travelling on the N28 between 12.45pm and 1.45pm on Thursday and who may have camera footage, including dashcam, are asked to make this available to investigating gardai.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Togher Garda Station on 021 494 7120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.