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Two police officers among three injured after two-vehicle collision in Newry

A police vehicle which was responding to a separate incident collided with another vehicle in the Fathom Road area last night

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Two police officers and a member of the public have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the Fathom Road in Newry last night (Saturday).

A police vehicle which was responding to a separate incident collided with another vehicle in the Fathom Road area.

Inspector Porter said: “Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended and initial first aid was provided at the scene.

“Everybody was transported to hospital for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

“I wish both our police officers and member of the public a speedy and full recovery from their injuries.

“Our investigation is now underway to establish exactly what happened. We would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash-cam footage to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1581 13/04/24.”

All roads have now reopened.

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