12/11/2024

Appeal Following Serious Road Traffic Collision In Magherafelt

Police in Magherafelt are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on Sunday evening, 10th November.

The collision occurred at approximately 8.55pm at the junction of the Oaklee Road, Ballyronan, involving a black VW Golf and a blue VW Tiguan.

The driver of the VW Golf, a woman aged in her 30s, sustained serious injuries and remains in a critical condition in hospital.
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Inspector Long said: "Other occupants of the vehicle included a young child who was also injured and remains in a stable condition. A man, aged in his 20s, who was a passenger, was uninjured.

"Meanwhile, the driver of the VW Tiguan, a woman aged in her 40s, and two children sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

"The road was closed for a time to facilitate emergency services. However, it has since fully reopened to traffic.

"Our investigation is underway and anyone with information about what happened, or who has dash-cam, mobile or other footage can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1598 10/11/24."

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