Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following yesterday’s fatal road accident in Ballincollig, Cork.

The two car collision occurred on the R618, Cork to Ballincollig Road near Leemount Cross at approximately 8.50pm yesterday evening.

A passenger in one of the cars, a man in his early 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver and a second passenger in the car (both men aged in their 20s) seriously injured in the collision are currently in Cork University Hospital.

The occupants of the second car, two women aged in their late 20s and early 30s, were also taken to Cork University Hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

An examination of the crash site was carried out by Garda forensic collision investigators and the road has since reopened to traffic.

The local coroner has been notified of the death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballincollig Garda Station 021 421 4080 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.