22/07/2021
Child In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Van
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a boy was struck by a van in Newcastle, County Down.
According to reports, an eight-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital following the incident, which occurred on the Dundrum Road shortly after 7pm last night, Wednesday 21 July.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, in particular anyone who might have dash cam footage, is urged to contact police.
According to reports, an eight-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital following the incident, which occurred on the Dundrum Road shortly after 7pm last night, Wednesday 21 July.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, in particular anyone who might have dash cam footage, is urged to contact police.
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