A serious two vehicle crash has occurred outside Hilltown
BREAKING News: Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious road traffic collision outside Hilltown this afternoon, Friday 22nd March.
Officers are currently at the scene and the Kilkeel Roadxa0is closed in both directions with diversions in place at Sandbank Road and Slievenaman Road.
The collisionxa0between a jeep, towing a trailer, and a motorcycle occurred near Spelga and was reportedxa0around 12.20pm.
One man, the motorcyclist,xa0has been taken to hospital by air ambulance for treatment to serious injuries.
Sergeant Kenny Gracey said: “Our investigation is now underway to establish what happened.
“We would ask anyone with information or who may have seen a black 4×4 jeep-style vehicle towing a silver, covered animal trailer travelling in the direction of Hilltownxa0to call usxa0on 101 quoting 737 22/03/24.”
