Co Armagh: Child in critical condition following collision involving a car towing a caravan and another vehicle in Markethill
Three children were injured – one of them critically – following a traffic collision in Markethill on Saturday afternoon (October 31).
Police are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to the two-vehicle incident which occurred on the Cusher Road.
In an update on Sunday, Inspector Brown said: “Shortly after 1.20pm, officers and colleagues from the emergency services attended a report of a collision involving a car and another car which was towing a caravan.
“Three children were taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries. Two of the children sustained minor injuries as a result of the collision, whilst the third remains in a critical condition in hospital at this time.
“One woman aged in her 30s was subsequently arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. She remains in police custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.
“The Cusher Road has now reopened to traffic, however police enquiries remain ongoing this morning, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and who may have any mobile phone or dash cam footage, which might assist us, to get in touch."
Police can be contacted on 101, quoting reference number 715 of 31/10/26.