A female cyclist has died after a road traffic collision involving a tractor.

Gardaí are investigating the incident on the N28 Cork/Ringaskiddy Road. It happened on Wednesday at around 1.00pm.

Gardaí say the female cyclist suffered serious injuries. The driver of the tractor was uninjured.

The body of the woman, aged in her 60s, has been removed to Cork University Hospital where a post mortem examination will take place.

Traffic diversions are in place and forensic collision investigators are at the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Angelsea Street garda station on 021-4522-000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any garda station.