A Garda is in critical condition after an unmarked patrol car was hit by another vehicle in Co Cork.
It happened on the N25 at the Youghal bypass shortly before 7 pm on Sunday evening.
A Garda member is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash on the N25 Youghal bypass in #Cork. An unmarked patrol car was helping with a breakdown when it was hit by another vehicle. A Garda member was taken to hospital with serious injuries. #VMNews | @IrelandAMVMTV
— Virgin Media News (@VirginMediaNews) November 14, 2022
The garda car was helping a broken down car on the N25, at the Youghal bypass when it was struck.
An officer has suffered serious injuries and has been brought to Cork University Hospital where he remains in critical condition.
The driver of the other car is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Local diversions remain in place at the N25 Youghal bypass this morning.
Local diversions remain in place at the N25 Youghal bypass this morning https://t.co/m8kAQMyb0H
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 14, 2022