BREAKING: One dead following car crash in Co Cork this morning

Just one day after a collision involving a heavily pregnant woman on the N20 in Co Cork, AA Roadwatch have advised the public that a second serious collision has taken place in the county today.

According to emerging reports, the incident occurred when a jeep travelling the wrong way on the M8 near Rathcormac crashed into a van shortly after 11.30 this morning.

It has been established that the collision occurred near junction 16, approximately 20 km outside the city.

1 dead & another critical following a crash on the M8 near junction 16 Rathcormac Cork. Emergency services on scene. @GardaTraffic #Tv3News

— Paul Byrne (@PaulByrne_1) December 30, 2016

It has been reported that the incident has resulted in one fatality and critical injuries.

Emergency services are currently on the scene, and diversions are now in place.