Gilford: Driver sustains potentially life-changing injuries in collision involving Ford Fiesta and Hyundai i20 Sport

Emergency services were called to the scene of the serious crash involving a black Ford Fiesta and a red Hyundai I20 Sport on the Banbridge Road.

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon local policing Inspector Tate said "We received a report just after 10.50pm that two vehicles had collided on the road between Lawrencetown and Gilford.

"Officers attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

"The driver of one of the vehicles was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which may be life-changing. The second driver suffered injuries which, at this time, are not thought to be serious.

"No other persons were in the vehicles at the time of the collision.”

The road, which was closed overnight with diversions in place, has since reopened.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward.

"We would appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time of the collision last night who may have seen the vehicles involved, a black Ford Fiesta and a red Hyundai I20 Sport, to contact police,” urged the inspector."We would particularly appeal to anyone who may have dashcam or other footage available."Please contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1665 of 09/03/24. Alternatively, you can make a report online at https://www.psni.police.uk/report"