A teenage boy has died and 5 others have been injured in a collision in Mitchelstown.
It happened on the M8 at Ballybeg this morning.
The two vehicle collision happened at around 1am and a passenger of one of the cars was killed,
The driver of this car, another teenage boy, and 3 other young passengers were taken to Cork University Hospital to receive treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The driver of the other car involved, a woman in her 30s , was also taken to CUH where she is receiving treatment for serious injuries.
The scene remains preserved this morning to allow for a technical examination, with local diversions in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward to them.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have video footage, including dash-cam, is asked to contact Gardaí.
Gardaí can be contacted at Mitchelstown Garda Station on 025 84833, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
