Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was seriously injured in West Cork on Sunday morning.

The man, who is in his 60s, was found unresponsive on the R592 at Corthna in Schull shortly after 9.30am.

Gardaí from Schull and emergency services attended the scene, where the cyclist was treated before being taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital.

He is understood to have sustained serious injuries.

The road was closed to traffic to allow Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to carry out a technical examination, with local diversions put in place.

Gardaí are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

Investigating officers are particularly interested in speaking to motorists who were travelling in the area at the time and may have camera or dashcam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bantry Garda Station on 027 20860, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.