Cork Road Collisions Cause Heavy Delays and Traffic Disruptions
Traffic Delays in Cork Due to Early Morning Collisions
Cork commuters faced lengthy traffic delays this morning due to multiple collisions on key road networks.
Incidents Detailed:
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Multi-Vehicle Collision on N40:
- A multi-vehicle collision occurred on the N40 between junction 7 (Douglas) and junction 6 (Kinsale) shortly after 7:30 AM.
- Another multi-vehicle crash was reported on the N40 near junction 9 (Bloomfield), causing significant delays.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on N25:
- A multi-vehicle collision happened on the N25 near the Dunkettle Interchange slip road in the city’s westbound direction before 8 AM.
- A vehicle also broke down on the N40 near the median of junction 9 (Bloomfield).
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Traffic Impact:
- The incidents resulted in traffic heavily backed on the M8, the South Link, and along much of the N25/N8 heading towards the city.
- Commuters were still experiencing heavy delays, driving bumper-to-bumper around much of the Dunkettle/South Ring network.
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Weather Factor:
- A status yellow fog warning affecting Cork and 20 other counties had been in place this morning, but it lapsed a short time ago.
- No injuries were reported in the crashes, which were cleared by around 9 AM.
- Delays and Advisories:
- Motorists are advised to continue taking extra care while driving, as some areas reported surface water.
- Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) urged drivers to stay on top of changing conditions due to the weather forecast.
For the latest updates and travel information, check with Transport Infrastructure Ireland or local news sources.