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05 Sept 2025

Man (30s) dies in tragic early morning crash after car enters river in Cork

The single vehicle road traffic collision occurred this morning in the Eyries area on the R571 road in Cork.

Man (30s) dies in early morning crash after car enters water in Cork

A man in his thirties has died following a tragic early morning crash in west Cork.

The single vehicle road traffic collision occurred in the Eyries area on the R571 road in Cork in the early hours of Friday.

During the single vehicle incident, the vehicle entered a river on the Beara Peninsula.

The driver, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardaí have sealed off the area for technical examination, and diversions are currently in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, as an investigation has been launched into the fatal crash.

"Anyone who was travelling along the R571 road in the Eyries area between 1am and 6am on Friday, October 25, 2024, including persons with dash-cam or mobile phone footage, are asked to contact the Bantry Garda Station on 027 20860, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station," a Garda spokesperson said.

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