Man arrested following road collision in Cloughoge
Last updated 9th Jun 2025
An 18-year old man has been arrested following a road collision near Newry.
It happened in the Cloughoge area on Sunday night, around 10:20pm.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "The male driver and the female passenger of one of the vehicles were both taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries, which at this time, are not believed to be life threatening.
“An 18-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of driving offences, including failing to stop at, remain at and report an accident where injury was caused, and driving with excess alcohol in breath.
“The Forkhill Road was closed, but has since reopened to motorists.
“Our enquiries remain ongoing this morning, and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time, and has any information which might assist, or any dash cam or mobile footage, to get in touch.
“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1430 of 08/06/25.”