A serious road traffic accident occurred on the N72 Mallow-Killarney road in Cork, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to three others, including a five-year-old child. The collision, which took place shortly before 4 PM, involved a head-on crash between two vehicles during a busy Sunday afternoon. Emergency services, including the Gardaí and fire brigade, arrived promptly, while the road was closed for investigation. Tragically, at least one of the injured is in critical condition. The latest statistics show a total of 38 road traffic fatalities in Ireland this year, indicating a slight decline compared to last year.
The tragedy involved a head-on collision between two vehicles as roads were busy with people out for Sunday drives to mark Mother's Day.
Initial indications are that both drivers died in the collision which occurred near a busy junction.
The road will remain closed for some time as Garda collision scene investigators examine the section of roadway involved to try to determine the precise circumstances of the tragedy.
Ireland's road traffic fatalities now stand at 38 for the year, 14 deaths lower than for the same period last year.
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