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Man dies following traffic incident on Skibbereen's Main Street

August 24th, 2019 8:19 PM

By Southern Star Team

The incident occured at the bridge near Main Street in the town. (Photo: Google Images)

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AN elderly man has died following a traffic incident on Main Street in Skibbereen this evening.

AN elderly man has died following an incident on Main Street in Skibbereen this evening.

It is believed the man suffered a suspected heart attack and his car collided with a bridge in the centre of town, around 6.30pm.

A number of fire engines, an ambulance and the critical care unit were called.

The road was closed for a while as emergency services attended the scene.

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