05/02/2016

Two Motorcyclists Injured In Separate Incidents

Two motorcyclists have been left injured in separate collisions.

In Omagh, Co Tyrone, a 20-year-old sustained injuries after her black Honda motorcycle crashed on the Clanabogan Road. Police came across the scene at around 1.35am on Friday.

No other vehicle was involved.

The woman has been taken to hospital. She is said to be in a critical condition.

Anyone who may have seen the motorbike in the area has been asked to contact police.

Police have added that part of the Clanabogan Road remains closed. Diversions are in place.

In a separate accident, a man, aged 21, was seriously injured when his green Peugeot motorcycle collided with a silver Mercedes car in the Donegall Park Avenue area of Belfast. The crash happened at around 9.45pm on Thursday, 4 February.

He was taken to hospital, where his injuries are said to be for treatment to his injuries, which police described as serious.

Anyone who may have seen the vehicles in the area are asked to contact police on the non-emergency number 101.

(JP)

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