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Lauren Harte

'Multiple casualties' after serious crash in Co Down

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Co Down on Friday night.

The collision happened on the A1 Northbound at Banbridge shortly after 10.50pm.

The PSNI said multiple casualties were taken to hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, at this stage it’s believed that one of those involved in the collision may have sustained life-changing injuries.

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A police spokesperson said: “Police received a report that a vehicle had left the Edenordinary Road and collided with an oncoming vehicle on the A1 dual carriageway.

“We attended the scene along with our colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.

“Our investigation into this serious collision is underway and we are appealing to anyone who has information or dash-cam footage that could assist us to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1983 of 16/12/22.”

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