Northern Ireland

Two men in ‘critical condition’ following separate crashes

The PSNI are appealing for information and witnesses

PSNI are investigating the crash in Co Fermanagh on Wednesday
PSNI are investigating the crashes (Niall Carson/PA)

Four people have been injured in two separate crashes in Co Armagh and Co Tyrone on Thursday 15 August.

The first incident, involving a Suzuki scrambler and Audi A3 Sport TDI, happened at a roundabout in the Lake Street area of Lurgan at around 3.30pm.

Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service who provided initial first aid at the scene.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “The passenger of the scrambler, a man aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital for treatment to life-threatening injuries. He remains in a critical condition.

“Meanwhile, the driver of the scrambler also required hospital treatment for serious injuries – whilst the driver of the car sustained minor injuries.

At around 6.15pm emergency services were called to another crash involving a BMW X5 on in the Moy Road area of Dungannon.

The driver of the car, a man aged in his 70s, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

He remains in a critical condition.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses to come forward.

They said: “Our investigation is underway and anyone with information about what happened, or who has dash-cam or other footage can contact police on 101.”