16/09/2016

Woman Arrested Following Six-Vehicle Crash

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through alcohol, in relation to a multi-car collision that occurred in Holywood on Friday morning.

Shortly before 8am, six vehicles crashed on the Holywood bypass. The accident happened on the city-bound lane, causing serious delays for motorists heading into Belfast.

The site has since been cleared and traffic is flowing freely into the city.

Three people were taken to hospital following the crash. They are understood to be in a stable condition.

(JP)

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