Gardaí Appeal to Witnesses Following Fatal Collision on Lower Glanmire Road

Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to come forward following a fatal road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a bus on the Lower Glanmire Road, Cork city.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision, which occurred at 6:30am on Friday 2 October 2026. The pedestrian, a male in his 30s, was conveyed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

He was later pronounced deceased. The coroner has been notified. A technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators has been conducted.

Any road users who were in the Lower Glanmire Road area between 6:20am and 6:35am and who may have information are asked to contact investigating Gardaí. Anyone with camera footage (including mobile phone or dash-cam) is asked to make that footage available.

Gardaí can be contacted at Mayfield Garda Station on 021 455 8510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing.