Dramatic Crash: Teen in Custody and Two Hospitalized

Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision near Newry on Sunday night that left two people in hospital.

Incident Details
Officers received and responded to a report of a two vehicle collision on the Forkhill Road in the Cloughoge area at around 10.20pm yesterday evening, Sunday, June 8. Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene. The male driver and the female passenger of one of the vehicles were both taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries, which at this time, are not believed to be life threatening.

Teen in Custody
An 18-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of driving offences, including failing to stop at, remain at and report an accident where injury was caused, and driving with excess alcohol in breath. He remains in police custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.

Appeal for Information
The Forkhill Road was closed, but has since reopened to motorists. APSNI spokesperson said: 'Our enquiries remain ongoing this morning, and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time, and has any information which might assist, or any dash cam or mobile footage, to get in touch. The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1430 of 08/06/25.' Alternatively, information can also be given online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here.