Emergency services at scene of crash in Portadown town centre

Traffic is at a standstill in Portadown as the emergency services deal with a crash in the town centre.
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It is understood ambulances and police are at the scene in the Edenderry area of the town.

Four vehicles are said to be involved in the collision in the Bridge Street area.

A PSNI post on Twitter said: “Bridge Street in Portadown is closed due to a road traffic collision.

Scene of a crash a Bridge St Portadown.Scene of a crash a Bridge St Portadown.
Scene of a crash a Bridge St Portadown.

“Our officers are on scene. Please follow their direction. We’ll keep you updated.”

Local SDLP Cllr Eamon McNeil said: “Please avoid Bridge Street Portadown due to a Road Traffic Accident. Emergency Services are in attendance.”

DUP Cllr Margaret Tinsley said she was very concerned. “I am praying that there are no serious injuries.”

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