RSA Issues Emergency Advice for Drivers Encountering Wrong-Way Vehicles
The RSA has issued advice for drivers who encounter a vehicle travelling the wrong way on a motorway.
Cork Safety Alerts
Collision on N27 South City Link Road
Reports of a collision, inbound, on the N27 South City Link Road near the Turners Cross exit. Take care on approach.
Road Closure on N40 Eastbound
Reports of a road closure due to roadworks, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 2 Curraheen and Junction 6 (N27) Kinsale Road (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 24 August at 21:00.
Road Closure on M8 Northbound
Reports of a road closure due to roadworks, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 15 Fermoy (South) (near Fermoy) and Junction 13 Mitchelstown (South) (1 kilometre south of the Mitchelstown area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 24 August at 20:00.
9 Million Facial Images Exposed Online: A Warning For Cork Readers
A security researcher has discovered more than 9 million photographs, including images of children, left exposed online by a reverse image search company, prompting fresh warnings for anyone who uploads personal photos to identification services. Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler found an unsecured cloud database containing more than 9 million image
Collision on R616 Whites Cross
Reports of a collision on the R616 Whites Cross, towards Brian Dillons Hurling and Football club. Take care on approach.
Debris on N40 Eastbound
Reports of debris, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 7 South Douglas and Junction 8 Douglas (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 24 August at 17:41.
Water Conservation Order for Cork extended until 30 September
Uisce Éireann has extended the Water Conservation Order for Cork until 30 September, with hosepipe restrictions and night-time supply limits remaining.
Collision near Derry Cross
Reports of a collision near Derry Cross, Knockanare. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
Collision in Liscarroll
Reports of a collision near Rossinarna, Liscarroll. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
Revenue Seize Over €111,900 In Contraband, Including Drug Parcels Destined For Addresses Nationwide
Parcels of cannabis and other drugs destined for addresses nationwide, which could include Cork, were among over €111,900 in contraband seized by Revenue.
Collision on N20 Southbound
Reports of a collision, southbound, on the N20 Cork to Limerick Road between Buttevant and New Twopothouse, near Ballybeg bends. Take care on approach.