28/09/2017

Teenager Seriously Injured In East Belfast Collision

A 19-year-old man has been seriously injured in a collision in east Belfast.

The crash happened at the junction of the Castlereagh Road and Upper Knockbreda road at around 9.45pm on Wednesday, 27 September.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily injury.

PSNI Sergeant Marion Curran said: "We are very keen to hear from anyone who saw this collision last night and could help with our investigation into what happened.

"A 19-year-old man is currently in hospital with life-threatening injuries and a man in his 60s has been released from hospital following treatment for minor injuries."

(CD/MH)




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