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Garda in critical condition after car hit by another vehicle

Garda in critical condition after car hit by another vehicle
General view of a Garda officer.

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.

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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.

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Local diversions remain in place at the N25 Youghal bypass this morning.

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