Child rushed to hospital after being struck by car as Gardai attend scene
The collision occurred in the Glounthane area shortly after 4pm on Friday. Gardaí and paramedics attended the scene within minutes.
The boy was rushed to Cork University Hospital for treatment and his injuries have been described as non-life-threatening, reports Cork Beo.
A road in the area is understood to have been closed for a brief period on Friday afternoon and has since reopened.
In a statement to Cork Beo, a Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision in Glounthane, Co. Cork on Friday 15th August 2025.
"The collision involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a male child, was taken to Cork University Hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening."
The incident comes after a man in his 20s was struck by a vehicle on the N25 on Thursday night. The man was rushed to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries, which are also believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.
Gardaí have appealed to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash-cam footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on (021) 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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