Pedestrian (30s) in critical condition after collision with car in Cork
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred on the R582 at Gurteenroe, Macroom, Co Cork, on Sunday.
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Shortly after 2am, gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an incident involving a car and a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, a man aged in his 30s, was discovered with serious injuries at the scene.
He received medical treatment and was conveyed to Cork University Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
The occupants of the car did not require immediate medical attention.
The scene was preserved for a technical examination. The road has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred on the R582 at Gurteenroe, Macroom, Co Cork, on Sunday.
Road users with camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, who were travelling on the Millstreet Road in the Macroom area between 1am and 2:15am on Sunday are asked to share this material with gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Macroom Garda Station at (026) 20590, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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