Male pedestrian, 30s, hospitalised after ‘serious' road collision in Co Cork as Gardai make urgent witness appeal
HORROR CRASH Male pedestrian, 30s, hospitalised after 'serious' road collision in Co Cork as Gardai make urgent witness appeal
A MALE pedestrian has been hospitalised following a "serious injury traffic incident" in Co Cork early this morning.
The shocking crash, involving a car and a pedestrian, occurred on the R582 at Gurteenroe in Macroom.
Advertisement
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 2am.
The pedestrian, a man aged in his 30s, was discovered with "serious injuries" at the scene.
He received urgent medical treatment before being transported to Cork University Hospital.
It is understood that he remains in a critical condition.
Advertisement
The occupants of the car did not require immediate medical attention.
The cops confirmed that the scene was preserved for a technical examination.
The road has since reopened.
Gardai are urging people with information regarding the incident to come forward.
Advertisement
The spokesperson for Gardai said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses who may have any information regarding the incident to come forward.
"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, 10th August 2025, are asked to share this material with Gardaí.
Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads
"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."
FATAL CRASH IN CO TIPPERARY
Separately, a man died following a single-car crash in Co Tipperary yesterday morning.
Advertisement
The fatal crash occurred on the busy N24 road at Kilmoyler in Cahir.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene at around 10:40am on Saturday, August 9.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
His body was removed to Tipperary University Hospital.
Advertisement
The cops reported that the Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conducted an examination of the scene.
Gardai are urging people with information regarding the incident to come forward.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Irish Independent
an hour ago
- Irish Independent
Tougher consequences needed for teens involved in crime, says Tanaiste, as India Day postponed due to ‘spate of attacks'
Mr Harris was speaking after his meeting with representatives from the Indian community this afternoon, which took place after a spate of violent attacks on a number of those from the community. The current laws around racism and assault were clear and needed to be enforced, Mr Harris said. However, when asked if there could be tougher consequences of teenage gangs who carry out attacks like this, Mr Harris said he believed it could be possible and thought it was 'required'. 'I trust the Gardaí will [enforce current laws], will apply the appropriate level of attention and resource, because this is serious,' Mr Harris said. 'I think we have to have a legitimate question as to, are there further sanctions that are required, particularly when you're seeing attacks being carried out by, really children, children or young teenagers. 'Where's our system in relation to that? And do we need to look again at some of our laws?' he added. Mr Harris also criticised social media platforms and said more work needed to be done on mandatory age verification. He added that 'social media can't be the Wild West', that children were now being exposed to disinformation and that algorithms were deciding what children saw and how often they saw it. 'The democratically elected governments of a country [are] deciding a digital age, and the social media companies kind of saying, 'ah, sure, what about you?' I mean, that's not acceptable,' Mr Harris said. He added that social media was amplifying hatred and racism. 'Some of these phenomenons, like racism, hatred, they're not new. They existed long before social media. I'm not suggesting they're caused by social media,' Mr Harris said. 'But I'm absolutely suggesting and saying categorically without fear of doubt, is that social media is amplifying it and convincing young people that wrongful niche views of hatred are somehow or other, some sort of acceptable societal norm,' he added. Mr Harris described the recent spate of attacks on the Indian community as 'despicable' and needed to be 'called out and condemned by all'. "The Indian community have made and continue to make a very positive contribution to Irish society. I said yesterday, our health service would fall over without them, and that's true, but so too would many other parts of our public services and parts of our economy,' Mr Harris said His comments come after confirmation that India Day in Ireland has been postponed following a 'spate of violent attacks' on members of its community in recent months. The co-chairman of the Ireland India Council, Prashant Shukla, said making the decision was 'very difficult' and 'emotional', but that the safety and security of the community was more important. He said the event has been held in Ireland since 2015 and this had never happened before. Co-Chair of the Ireland India Council, Prashant Shukla (Niall Carson/PA) Today's News in 90 seconds - 11th August 2025 Hundreds of performers had been preparing for the event at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park on Sunday. 'We are not too much concerned about the safety at the event, we are more concerned about the perception on social media,' he said adding that they had created a perception that Indians had 'taken over the state' and had caused housing problems. 'So we want to actually balance these counter narratives, they are very very negative. 'We will review the situation and we will announce new dates for India Day this year.' He added: 'It is time to call out those who peddle racial hatred.' The announcement was made after representatives of the Indian community met with Tanaiste Simon Harris at Government Buildings on Monday. Attacks against members of the Indian community in Ireland have been highlighted in recent weeks after an Indian man was the victim of an unprovoked attack in Tallaght, Dublin, last month. Archbishop Dermot Farrell said the rcent attacks on members of the Indian community in Dublin have been 'truly shocking'. "These unprovoked attacks on people, including a child, who were apparently targeted solely because of their ethnic identity, have generated understandable fear and alarm among the Indian community,' he said. 'The truth is that the Indian community in Dublin comprises many people who have come to Dublin to make an important and valued contribution to our society. We are all familiar with the vital presence of Indian professionals in our healthcare system, without whom many healthcare needs simply could not be met. Others apply their skills in other important sectors of the economy and also contribute to funding public services through their taxes. A silent vigil was held outside the Department of Justice by Friends Of India in response. The Indian embassy in Dublin has also issued a warning that there has been 'an increase in the instances of physical attacks reported against Indian citizens in Ireland recently'. They said Indian citizens in Ireland should take 'reasonable' precautions and avoid deserted areas. Mr Harris has said he was 'deeply concerned' about the incidents and that one of the most concerning things was the 'very young age of those that have been involved in some of this racist activity'. The Ireland India Council said it wanted assaults on members of the Indian community to be recognised and recorded as hate crimes, to ensure the offences are 'appropriately recorded and addressed'. It has called for a cross-departmental taskforce on hate crime and youth violence and 'legislative reform' to hold parents more accountable for the actions of their children. It also called for enhanced policing, swift prosecution of offenders, and an outreach programme to affected communities. On Sunday, Minister of State with responsibility for migration Colm Brophy said he wanted the incoming Garda commissioner Justin Kelly to prioritise addressing these incidents. 'We actually have seen a drop in serious crime, but in this particular area, we have seen a rise in the type of attacks,' he told RTE Radio. 'I think there needs to be a stronger policing response in this area because there's two aspects to these attacks which I think are very very unacceptable. 'The first is obviously the attack itself, and the second then is the recording and videoing of it and the disseminating of it on social media and there's a role that has to be dealt with there as well.' The Indian embassy has been contacted for comment.
Irish Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Garda probe after shots fired at house day after car and home attacked
Gardaí have launched an investigation after a number of shots were fired at a house in county Limerick - just one day after a car and home was attacked by a group in the same area. On Saturday, August 9, Gardaí were alerted after a broad daylight incident in which a number of shots were fired from a gun at a home in Castleconnell. The home was damaged during the incident, but there were no injuries. Gardaí confirmed that enquiries are ongoing after the incident. A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: 'Gardaí are investigating an incident where a firearm was discharged in the Castleconnell area of Limerick on Saturday, 9 August, at approximately 5:40pm. 'A domestic premises was damaged during the incident. No injuries have been reported at this time. Enquiries are ongoing.' Gardai say investigations are ongoing. (Image: PA Archive/PA Images) The shooting occurred more than 24 hours after a shocking incident in which a car and home were attacked by a number of individuals - one holding an axe - who set the car alight. In CCTV footage seen by the Irish Mirror, four people can be seen emerging from a car before walking to another vehicle parked outside the gates of a home. All four of the individuals have their faces covered and are carrying implements. As one person holding an axe opens the gate to enter the front garden of the property, the other three individuals proceed to smash up the car. The individual who entered the driveway goes out of view before returning to the car, hitting it with the axe. A woman's voice can then be heard saying 'Stop it now' before the car goes on fire. The woman shouts 'F***ing scumbag ya' as the four individuals enter a getaway car before speeding off. Gardaí said that investigations are ongoing (Image: Stock image from PA Archive) Gardaí confirmed there was no injuries following the incident and that investigations were ongoing. A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: 'Gardaí received a report of an incident of criminal damage that occurred on Friday, 8 August, at approximately 1:30am in Castleconnell, Co. Limerick. 'A vehicle and a domestic residence have been reported as damaged. No injuries have been reported at this time. Investigations are ongoing.' The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Times
4 hours ago
- Irish Times
Gardaí search for two suspects after gang break into house and beat man in Cork city
Gardaí have arrested a man for questioning and are looking for two other suspects after a gang broke into a house in Cork city and attacked one of the occupants. Three men wielding pick axe handles smashed windows at the property in Lagan Grove, Mayfield, at around 12.40am on Monday, before entering and beating a 31-year-old man, who needed hospital treatment for head injuries. His partner and her two young children were in the house at the time and have been traumatised by the incident. The gang fled soon after the attack, but gardaí who were on patrol in the area came to the scene and arrested a man (39) nearby. READ MORE The arrested man, who is from Kanturk, Co Cork, was taken to Mayfield Garda station and detained under section four of the Criminal Justice Act, which allows gardaí to hold suspects for up to 24 hours. He is also known to gardaí, who are trying to identify his accomplices. The injured man later discharged himself from Cork University Hospital and gardaí were planning to speak to him on Monday to see if he would make a complaint. Gardaí sealed off the scene and technical experts were carrying out an examination on Monday. Officers have started collecting CCTV footage from the area to try to identify the gang members, who were not wearing masks. Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Mayfield Garda station on 021 455-8510. Gardaí are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Lagan Grove area of Mayfield between midnight and 1am on Monday. Officers are also appealing to road users with dashcam footage and to pedestrians with camera recordings that could help the investigation to make it available.
