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Case No. 1649Road traffic collision · Co. Cork · 19 May 2025

Road traffic collision on M8 southbound near Junction 5, Cork

A road traffic collision occurred on the M8 motorway southbound near Junction 5 in Cork at approximately 3pm on 19 May 2025. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and the road remained closed, with no further information available as the incident was ongoing.

  1. Reported19 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe collision occurred on the M8 motorway southbound near Junction 5. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereCork Safety Alerts reported the collision in Leamlara near the junction at Leamlara Forest Walk. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision took place at approximately 3pm on 19 May 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and emergency services were at the scene of the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe road remained closed at the time of the report. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherNo further information was available as the incident was ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 May2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Cork road closed as gardai and emergency services attend scene of collision

    Initial Garda press release confirming the collision and road closure; no injuries, vehicles, or other details provided.