By Greg Murphy,Irishexaminer.com
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The second driver, a man in his 30s, was also taken to Cork University Hospital, where he is being treated for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
No other injuries were reported.
Gardaà have appealed for witnesses to the collision to come forward.
They are particularly keen to speak to road users with dash-cam or other camera footage who were travelling on the N73 between Mallow and Mitchelstown between 7.15am and 8.15am.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
