Woman killed in Co Cork crash

A 19-year-old woman has died in a two-car crash in Co Cork last night.

A 19-year-old woman has died in a two-car crash in Co Cork last night.

The woman was the driver of one of the cars that collided at Fota Road in Cobh at about 9pm.

Her body was taken to Cork University Hospital for a postmortem examination.

The male driver of the other car was not injured.

The road was closed for an examination by forensics officers and diversions were put in place.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact Cobh Garda station on 021-4908530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.

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