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03/09/2018
Two Serious Collisions On Portaferry Road Over The Weekend
An investigation has been launched following two serious collisions near Newtownards over the weekend.
Just before 3pm on Sunday, 02 September, a motorcycle and bus were involved in a collision on the Portaferry Road.
The are no reports on the condition or treatment of any of those involved in the crash.
The scene remains closed and diversions are in place at Finlay's Road and Cunningburn Road.
Separately, a car and van were involved in a collision on the same stretch of road on Saturday, 02 September.
It is understood that moments after the crash, the car burst into flames and another motorist who had stopped at the scene, pulled the driver of the burning car from the vehicle.
Two people are continuing to be treated in hospital.
Anyone who may have witnessed either of the collisions is asked to contact police.
(MH/CM)
Just before 3pm on Sunday, 02 September, a motorcycle and bus were involved in a collision on the Portaferry Road.
The are no reports on the condition or treatment of any of those involved in the crash.
The scene remains closed and diversions are in place at Finlay's Road and Cunningburn Road.
Separately, a car and van were involved in a collision on the same stretch of road on Saturday, 02 September.
It is understood that moments after the crash, the car burst into flames and another motorist who had stopped at the scene, pulled the driver of the burning car from the vehicle.
Two people are continuing to be treated in hospital.
Anyone who may have witnessed either of the collisions is asked to contact police.
(MH/CM)
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