19-year-old girl in critical condition following Cork road accident

A serious road traffic collision took place in Cork City early this morning, involving a taxi and a female cyclist.

Shortly before 2am on Tuesday morning, Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted following a collision between a cyclist and a taxi at the junction of Anglesea Street and Union Quay.

The cyclist, a 19-year-old woman, was removed from the scene by Ambulance to Cork University Hospital. Her condition is understood to be critical. The driver of the car did not require medical treatment.

The road at the site of the collision is currently closed pending examination by Garda forensic collision investigators and traffic diversions are in place.  

Gardaí at Anglesea Street are appealing for witnesses to come forward and to those with camera footage (including dash-cam) to make it available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Anglesea Street Garda Station on 021 – 452 2000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Our thoughts go out to the young woman and her family during this harrowing time.