Woman and two children taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following crash

A number of roads in the area were closed for a time

A woman and two children were taken to hospital with serious injuries following a single vehicle collision in Co Down on Thursday.

Emergency services were called to a report of a collision involving a grey Volkswagen Polo on Downpatrick Road, Clough, at approximately 6.10pm on Thursday evening.

Medical attention was provided to the woman and two children who were occupants of the vehicle before they were transported to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries. However, their conditions are not believed to be life-threatening.

A number of roads in the area were closed for a time while the incident was dealt with but have since reopened.

Inspector Macdonald said: “A report was received at approximately 6.10pm on Thursday evening, 7th August, of a collision involving a grey Volkswagen Polo.

“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from other emergency services. Medical attention was provided at the scene to three occupants of the car, a woman and two children.

“They were transported onward to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries, not believed to be life-threatening at this time.

“A number of roads that were closed for a time yesterday evening in order to facilitate emergency services have now fully reopened to road users.

“Our investigation is underway, with enquiries ongoing. Anyone with information about what happened, or who has dash-cam or mobile phone footage of the collision, can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1316 07/08/25.”

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