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The collision happened on the N20 road at Ballyhea near Charleville. Google Maps
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Man (50s) hospitalised following collision between car and lorry in Co Cork

The collision happened on the N20 Cork-Limerick road at Ballyhea near Charleville shortly after 9pm last night.

A MAN HAS been hospitalised following a collision between a car and a lorry in Co Cork.

The collision happened on the N20 Cork-Limerick road at Ballyhea near Charleville shortly after 9pm last night. 

The driver of the car, a man in his 50s, was taken from the scene to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries. His condition is understood to be stable.

The driver of the lorry did not require immediate medical treatment.

The road was closed following the collision, but has since reopened.

A garda spokesperson said that investigations into the matter are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has video footage from the area at the time is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station at 022-31450 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.

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