13/04/2017

Three Women Cut From Van After Crash In Toome

Three women had to be cut from a van by firefighters following a collision in Toome, Co Antrim.

The two vehicle crash happened on the Hillhead Road just after 10pm on Tuesday, 11 April.

The women were taken to hospital, however their injuries are not known.

A statement from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service said: "Firefighters used hydraulic cutting equipment to release three women from the van. They were conveyed to hospital by ambulance. Two other female casualties were out of the car before arrival of FRS. Fire crews from Magherafelt station attended the incident."

(CD/MH)

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