29/01/2018

Pensioner Injured After Van Crashes Into House In Co Down

A pensioner has been injured after a van crashed into a house in Co Down.

The collision happened on the Clare Road in Waringstown at around 9pm on Sunday, 28 January.

A Citreon Berlingo van crashed through an external wall into the kitchen of the house.

The woman, aged in her early 70's, sustained minor cuts to hear head and arm.

The driver of the van made off from the scene, however he was found a short time later.

(CD/MH)

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