Child and woman in ‘a critical but stable condition’ after serious NI collision - four others involved remain in hospital - PSNI appeal for information

Police are appealing for information following a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision at the Gosford Road area of Newry - yesterday.

A PSNI statement says that shortly after 3pm it was reported that a blue Volkswagen Golf and a black Volkswagen Passat were involved in the incident.

It adds that a total of six people were injured - with one man aged in his 30s, two women in their 30s, an 18-year-old woman and two young children taken to hospital following the incident.

“A 39-year-old woman, believed to be the driver of the Volkswagen Passat and one of the young children who was in the Volkswaghen Golf are described as being in a critical, but stable condition,” adds the statement.

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A doctor helping patients

“The four others remain in hospital with their injuries.

“Our enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage available, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1075 08/09/20.”

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