A teenage boy was injured in a road traffic collision this morning prompting more calls for great safety measures at a notorious Co Armagh crossroads.

It is understood the boy, who was a pedestrian, was struck by a vehicle at Tullygally Road East, Craigavon, this morning at around 8.50am.

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The 15-year-old was injured in the incident however his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

A local Sinn Fein councillor again called for ‘enhanced’ safety measures at this junction which has been the scene of numerous road traffic collisions over many years.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police received a report that a teenage boy had been injured in a road traffic collision on Tullygally Road East, Craigavon, on Tuesday 18th November.

"It was reported that the boy, who was a pedestrian, was struck by a vehicle at around 8.50am. He sustained injuries which are not thought to be serious.

"At this time, no offences are suspected.”

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council Cllr Jude Mallon said: “I express solidarity with the family of the young boy who was injured today on the Tullygally East Road, Craigavon.

"Sinn Féin have for years consistently raised concerns over this junction.

"I recently wrote to Department For Infrastructure, Roads Southern Division to raise concerns over the crossroads at Meadowbrook.

"I will contact DFI Roads Southern Division again and ask for enhanced safety works at this junction.

"In meantime please report all instances including speeding and near misses via the PSNI as it is there figures DfI use to inform decision making."