05/08/2019

Woman Dies In Portadown Collision

A woman in her 70s has died in a two vehicle collision in Portadown.

The crash occurred yesterday afternoon, Sunday 04 August, on the Northway shortly before 2pm.

Another driver was arrested at the scene.

The woman was a passenger in a blue Peugeot 108 when it was involved in a collision with a silver Honda Accord. The male driver of the Peugeot, also thought to be in his 70s, was taken to hospital for injuries described as "very serious".

Meanwhile, the 54-year-old driver of the Honda Accord was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

The Northway was closed for some time while the area of the collision was examined. It has since reopened to traffic.

Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have dash cam footage to contact them on 101.



(JG/CM)

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