06/03/2015

Police Arrest Man After Stolen Car Crashes On M1

Police have arrested a man after a stolen car crashed into many vehicles on the M1 on-slip near Sprucefield at around 8am this morning (Friday).

The car is believed to have been stolen from Banbridge approximately 20 minutes before the collision happened.

A 29-year-old is currently being questioned by the police.

A woman is believed to have been injured and is being treated in hospital, however her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

(CD/JP)

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