Emergency services at the scene of a road traffic accident on the N20 Mallow Road, at Blackpool Cork. Pic; Larry CumminsPedestrian killed in Blackpool accidentA PEDESTRIAN has died following a road accident in Blackpool. This stretch of road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the North City Link Road at Blackpool. Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Watercourse Road Garda Station on 021 4558260, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Source: Evening echo October 17, 2018 10:05 UTC