31/01/2025

Appeal For Witnesses To Four-Vehicle M1 Motorway Collision

Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses following a serious, multiple-vehicle collision on the westbound carriageway of the M1 motorway near the Blacks Road junction on Thursday, 23rd January.

The collision, which occurred around 6:40 pm, involved four vehicles: a black Audi Q5, a grey Peugeot 207, an orange Dacia Duster, and a grey Mercedes A Class. All four drivers were taken to hospital. Three have since been discharged, while the condition of the fourth driver has improved.
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Road Policing Sergeant Boyd, said: "We would appeal to anyone who was on the motorway at that time, who witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it, to contact us.

"Police are particularly keen to speak with passengers travelling on Ulsterbus service 261 from Belfast to Enniskillen, which departed Grand Central Station at 6:20 pm. One man on board this bus assisted at the scene of the collision. They are also interested in speaking with passengers on a Metro service to Blacks Road Park & Ride that was also in the area at the time.

"If you were on board these services, you could help us."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.


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