Rapid Response: Teen Arrested After Newry Crash Sends Two to Hospital

Police Appeal for Witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision near Newry on Sunday night that left two people in the hospital. Officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on the Forkhill Road in the Cloughoge area at around 10.20 pm yesterday evening, Sunday, June 8.

Arrest Made & Road Reopened
The male driver and female passenger of one of the vehicles were taken to the hospital for treatment. An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving offenses, including failing to stop at an accident, and remains in custody. The Forkhill Road, closed after the crash, has since reopened.

Continuing Investigations
Authorities are continuing their inquiries, urging anyone with information or footage of the incident to come forward. Call 101 with reference number 1430 of 08/06/25 or visit www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.