Concern over road junction danger

Speaking after the three vehicle road traffic collision which took place on Sunday evening at the junction between the Banbridge Road and Moygannon Road, Donaghcloney a local MLA has called for action from Roads Service.

“I have been contacted by a number of concerned constituents after yet another accident occurred at this dangerous junction on Sunday evening,” said Ulster Unionist MLA Jo-Anne Dobson, “I have been assured by the local PSNI that no serious injuries were sustained with all involved taken to Craigavon Area Hospital for treatment.

“However, I am extremely concerned that it will be only a matter of time before, if left unaddressed, this junction will witness an even more serious accident which may result in fatalities.

“Last year I contacted Roads Service regarding this particular junction following a similar accident and they conducted a site visit. I will be contacting Roads Service as a matter of urgency following this latest accident to again press for action to be taken to make this junction safer - residents are in danger and road users are in danger.”

She added: “The constituents who contacted me have expressed concern the junction is very close to a school bus stop and with children returning to school next week they are understandably worried this will once again prove a dangerous place for them to be.

“There have been a considerable number of accidents over the years at this particular dangerous junction and I know that many local residents and commuters would fully support measures being put in place to reduce the risk of accident. Therefore I will lobby the Roads Service on their behalf to make it safer for everyone.”