Cyclist, 60s, dies after van crash in Cork as gardai issue urgent appeal for any witnesses to come forward
A CYCLIST has died after a major road traffic collision - and gardai are now issuing an urgent appeal for any witnesses to come forward.
The man in his 60s was pronounced dead following the collision on the N25 near Carrigtwohill,
The incident happened on the eastbound side of the road at around 5pm today.
Gardai and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
The collision involved a van and a pedal
In a statement, Gardai said: 'Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N25 at Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork this evening Wednesday 4th June, 2025.
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'Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following a report of the collision, involving a van and a pedal cyclist, which occurred eastbound on the N25 at approximately 5pm.
'The pedal cyclist, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.'
The man's body was later taken to the mortuary at University Cork
The driver of the van, also a man in his 60s, received treatment at the scene.
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No further details about his condition have been released and the
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are due to examine the scene on Thursday morning.
The road is expected to remain closed overnight, with diversions in place.
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They are especially interested in speaking to anyone who was in the area between 4.30pm and 5pm.
Drivers with dash-cam or any camera footage are also being asked to check their recordings.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on
You can also call the Garda Confidential Line at
An investigation into the collision is ongoing.
Gardai added: 'Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 4.30pm and 5pm today, Wednesday 4th June 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
'Anyone with any information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on
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The man was pronounced dead at the scene
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