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A motorcyclist has received serious injuries following a collision between their motorbike and a jeep towing a trailer at the Kilkeel Road, Hilltown.
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the incident that took place around lunchtime today. The road remains closed at this time with diversions in place at Sandbank Road and Slievenaman Road.
The collision between a jeep, towing a trailer, and a motorcycle occurred near Spelga and was reported around 12.20pm. One man, the motorcyclist, has been taken to hospital by air ambulance for treatment to serious injuries.
Sergeant Kenny Gracey said: “Our investigation is now underway to establish what happened. We would ask anyone with information or who may have seen a black 4x4 jeep-style vehicle towing a silver, covered animal trailer travelling in the direction of Hilltown to call us on 101 quoting 737 22/03/24."
