RIP: Young woman in her 20s tragically killed cycling after rush-hour crash with truck
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to the fatal crash that happened at a busy junction just after 6pm
A young woman has died following a crash between her bicycle and a truck in Cork city on Thursday evening.
The collision happened at the junction of Albert Street and Albert Road in the city shortly after 6pm. Emergency services attended the scene, but the cyclist, aged in her 20s, was tragically pronounced dead.
Her body was later removed to Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem will take place.
No other injuries were reported, gardaí confirmed.
A Garda spokesperson said: "The road is closed pending a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Diversions are in place."
Gardaí have now launched an appeal for witnesses.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 6:00pm and 6:30pm on Thursday 18th September 2025 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Anglesea Street Garda Station on 021 452 2000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.