31/03/2025
Man Arrested After Driving On Wrong Side Of Motorway
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a series of collisions on the Belfast Road outside Bangor this afternoon, Saturday 29 March.
The incident occurred at approximately 11.25am when police officers on patrol travelling on the Belfast Road towards Bangor witnessed a silver MG driving towards them on the wrong side of the A2 dual carriageway.
Officers immediately exited their vehicle and signalled for the driver to stop. However, the driver failed to comply and continued driving in the direction of Belfast.
Police have confirmed that several members of the public reported damage to their vehicles caused by the silver MG before officers were able to bring the vehicle to a halt at a layby.
Two individuals were taken to hospital to be assessed following the collisions. The arrested man remains in police custody at this time, and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information or who may have dash-cam footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 487 29/03/25 or via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also make a report online at www.psni.police.uk/report/incident, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.
The incident occurred at approximately 11.25am when police officers on patrol travelling on the Belfast Road towards Bangor witnessed a silver MG driving towards them on the wrong side of the A2 dual carriageway.
Officers immediately exited their vehicle and signalled for the driver to stop. However, the driver failed to comply and continued driving in the direction of Belfast.
Two individuals were taken to hospital to be assessed following the collisions. The arrested man remains in police custody at this time, and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information or who may have dash-cam footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 487 29/03/25 or via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also make a report online at www.psni.police.uk/report/incident, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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