14/07/2017

Witnesses Sought To Serious Collision On Old Dublin Road

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a serious road traffic accident in Co Down.

A motorcyclist, aged in his 40s, was seriously injured when he was involved in a collision with a car at about 3pm on the Old Dublin Road, south of Newry, on Thursday, 13 July.

It is understood that the man was airlifted to hospital after being treated at the scene by emergency services.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact police.

(MH/LM)

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