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Police in Newry are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in the Cloughoge area yesterday evening, Sunday 8 June which saw two people taken to hospital.
Sergeant Willis said: “Officers received and responded to a report of a two vehicle collision on the Forkhill Road at around 10.20pm.
“Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene.
“The male driver and the female passenger of one of the vehicles were both taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries, which at this time, are not believed to be life threatening.
“An 18-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of driving offences, including failing to stop at, remain at and report an accident where injury was caused, and driving with excess alcohol in breath.
“He remains in police custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.
“The Forkhill Road was closed, but has since reopened to motorists.
Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and has any information which might assist, or any dash cam or mobile footage, to get in touch.
The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1430 of 08/06/25.
Alternatively, information can also be given online via www.psni.police.uk or anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
