Police appealing for witnesses to serious Co Down accident
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious road traffic collision outside Hilltown this afternoon, Friday 22nd March.
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Officers are currently at the scene and the Kilkeel Road is closed in both directions with diversions in place at Sandbank Road and Slievenaman Road.
The collision between a jeep, towing a trailer, and a motorcycle occurred near Spelga and was reported around 12.20pm. One man, the motorcyclist, has been taken to hospital by air ambulance for treatment to serious injuries.
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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 4x4 jeep-style vehicle towing a silver, covered animal trailer travelling in the direction of Hilltown to call us on 101 quoting 737 22/03/24."