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Garda in critical condition following N25 collision

Garda in critical condition following N25 collision
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A Garda is in a critical condition at Cork University Hospital this evening following a collision on a section of the N25 at the Youghal bypass.

Shortly before 7pm this evening, an unmarked Garda patrol car was assisting a broken down car on the N25, at the Youghal bypass.

The unmarked patrol car was then struck by another vehicle. 

A Garda member has suffered serious injuries as a result, and has been removed from the scene to Cork University Hospital where he remains in a critical condition. 

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The driver of the other vehicle was also removed to Cork University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The N25 at the Youghal bypass is currently closed and the scene is being preserved. 

Local diversions are in place. 

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