27/01/2020

Traffic: Co Down Route Closed

A Co Down road is expected to remain closed for a "significant period" following a collision.

Police have cordoned off the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick, between the roundabout at the Downe Hospital and the Ballee Road, following the incident on Monday afternoon.

It's understood a lorry was overturned during the collision.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.



(JG/CM)

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