A woman aged in her 70s has died after the car she was travelling in collided with a truck.

The incident happened at the Crookstown exit on the main Cork to Macroom Road at around 1:30 this afternoon.

A man - believed to be the woman's husband - is in a critical condition at Cork University Hospital.

The driver of the lorry was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

The road has now been closed and diversions are in place.