03/09/2015

Five Injured In West Belfast Crash

Five people have been taken to hospital following a two-car head-on collision in west Belfast.

The crash, which involved a Ford Fiesta and a Peugeot 307, happened on the Colinglen Road on Wednesday at approximately 10.35pm.

A 20-year-old man is believed to be in intensive care after he sustained a serious head injury.

Two 18-year-olds are also being treated in hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The female driver of the Peugeot and the 19-year-old female passenger have also been taken to hospital.

Inspector Roberta Morris said: "We are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone who was travelling on the Colinglen Road and who saw either vehicle prior to the collision."

(CD/JP)

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