Woman in her 50s in 'critical condition' following one-vehicle crash outside Maghera

A woman in her 50s is in a critical condition in hospital following a one-vehicle crash outside Maghera on Sunday.

Police are appealing for information about the collision on the busy Glenshane Road which was reported to them shortly before 6.35pm yesterday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Officers attended the scene, along with other emergency services colleagues, and the driver of the vehicle, a woman, aged in her 50s, was taken to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition."

Police are appealing for information following Sunday's crash near Maghera. Credit: Stock imageplaceholder image
Police are appealing for information following Sunday's crash near Maghera. Credit: Stock image

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information, including dash-cam or other footage, can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1177 of 21/12/25.

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form on the PSNI webside, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.

The Glenshane Road was closed in both directions for a time following the collision, and diversions were in place, while emergency services dealt with the situation.

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