Northern Ireland

Motorcyclist injured in two-vehicle collision in Co Armagh

The crash happened on the Charlestown Road in Craigavon on Sunday

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The crash involving a car and a motorcycle happened on the Charlestown Road. PICTURE: PSNI/X

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Co Armagh.

The crash, which involved a car and a motorcycle, happened on the Charlestown Road in Craigavon on Sunday shortly before 1pm.

Police said today that the motorcyclist was being treated in hospital for injuries sustained in the collision.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Officers received and responded to a report of a collision involving a car and a motorcycle shortly after 12.50pm.

“The male motorcyclist was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment for injuries which at this time, are not believed to be life threatening.

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“The road was closed for a period of time, with diversions in place, but has now fully re-opened.”

Police have appealed for witnesses to get in contact.



“Enquiries are ongoing, and we are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, or who may have any mobile phone or dash cam footage, to get in touch,” the spokesperson added.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 799 of 14/04/24.”