Fatal Collision on M8 Near Glanmire Claims Life of Man in His 20s
The road remains closed to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
- A man in his twenties has died following a single-vehicle collision on the M8 motorway near Glanmire this morning, with Gardaí now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 6:50am on Wednesday, 20th August 2025, on the M8 southbound at Junction 18, Upper Riverstown, Glanmire. Emergency services responded to the scene where the man, whose identity has not been released, was the sole occupant of the vehicle involved.
He was transported by ambulance to Cork University Hospital, where medical staff worked to save his life. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced deceased this afternoon, marking another tragic loss on Cork's roads this year.
The southbound section of the M8 at Junction 18 remains closed this evening as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a thorough technical examination of the scene. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes, with significant delays expected in the area during the investigation.
Gardaí are particularly keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who was travelling in the area during the critical timeframe. They are requesting that any road users who were on that stretch of the M8 between 6:40am and 7:15am this morning check their dashcam footage for any recordings that might assist the investigation.
The single-vehicle nature of the collision means witness testimony and camera footage could prove crucial in establishing the circumstances that led to this tragedy. Even footage that may seem insignificant could provide vital information to investigators piecing together the sequence of events.
Anyone with information about the collision is urged to contact Mayfield Garda Station on 021 4558510. Those who wish to provide information confidentially can call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. Alternatively, any Garda Station will accept relevant information as investigations continue.
This latest fatality serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety, particularly on high-speed routes like the M8, which connects Cork with Dublin and sees heavy traffic volumes daily.
