Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Two-Car Collision on N73 at Ballysheehan
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after a serious two-car collision on the N73, Ballysheehan, Mallow, on Sunday 1 November 2026.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on the N73 at Ballysheehan, Mallow, Co. Cork. The collision occurred on Sunday 1 November 2026 and involved two cars.
It occurred at approximately 10:05pm. A male driver, aged in his 30s, was conveyed to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
A male driver, aged in his 40s, and four passengers were also conveyed to Cork University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life threatening at the time.
The road is currently closed. All vehicles, especially HGVs coming from Mitchelstown on the N73, should divert at Skennakilla Cross, where the local road will bring all traffic onto the N72 near Killavullen.
Traffic travelling from Mallow can continue out the N72 and divert as appropriate on alternative routes or via Fermoy.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling on the N73 near Ballysheehan, Mallow, Co. Cork, between 9:40pm and 10:10pm on Sunday 1 November 2026 are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on (022) 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
