Crews from the fire service are currently dealing with an overturned slurry tank trailer in Carrignavar near the GAA Grounds. Picture credit: Cork City Fire Brigade.

Crews from the fire service are currently dealing with an overturned slurry tank trailer in Carrignavar near the GAA grounds.

Units from Ballyvolane and Mallow are currently at the scene.

Crews from Ballyvolane and @corkcountyfire Mallow are currently dealing with an overturned slurry tank trailer in Carrignavar near the GAA Grounds. Road will be closed for some time, avoid the area if possible. #CorkTraffic pic.twitter.com/70wmCRpR9P

In a tweet this afternoon, the fire service has said the road will be closed for some time while crews deal with the incident. 

The public have been asked to avoid the area if possible. 

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