An eighteen year-old suspected drink driver has been arrested after two people were taken to hospital following a collision in south Armagh on Sunday night.
Police have this morning appealed for witnesses following the crash in the Cloughoge area.
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.
“Our enquiries remain ongoing this morning, and we would appeal 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/makeareport, or anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
A NI Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 10.21pm on
Sunday, June 8, following reports of an RTC in the Forkhill Road area, Newry.
“NIAS despatched two Emergency Ambulance Crews and a Rapid Response Paramedic to the scene. Two people were taken to Craigavion Area Hospital by Ambulance.”
