
Emergency services are currently on the scene of a serious collision in Lurgan this morning (Friday).
Road users are being advised that the Silverwood Road is closed from the Kiln Lane junction “due to a serious road traffic collision”.
Local diversions are in place at this time.
Road users are also advised to avoid the Francis Street area in Lurgan, particularly HGV vehicles, as officers deal with the incident.
A spokesperson for the NI Ambulance Service (NIAS) said: “NIAS despatched one emergency ambulance crew, one rapid response paramedic and the HEMS team were also tasked to the scene by car.
“One peron were taken to Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast by Ambulance.”
2.15pm UPDATE: A full road closure remains in place along the Silverwood Road area of Lurgan due to a serious collision. Road users are advised to avoid the Francis Street area, particularly HGV vehicles. Diversions are in place along Kiln Road (eastwards) and Portadown Road/Edward Street.
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