Man (20's) dies in Downpatrick crash

A man in his 20's has died in a crash in Downpatrick.

Another man in his 20's is in hospital with serious injuries following the two vehicle collision on the Ballydugan Road yesterday afternoon.

Two women were also treated in hospital.

Inspector Cherith Adair from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit said, “A report was received at approximately 2pm on Monday, 15th September of a collision involving a silver VW Bora and grey Toyota Avensis on the Ballydugan Road.”

“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from other emergency services. Sadly, the driver of the VW Bora, a man aged in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.”

“The passenger of the same vehicle, a man also aged in his 20s, was seriously injured, and remains in hospital at this time.”

“Two women who were travelling in the Toyota Avensis also required hospital treatment.”

“The road which was closed for a time in order to facilitate emergency services, has now fully reopened.”

“An investigation to establish the circumstances of what happened is ongoing.”

“The Collision Investigation Unit is appealing to anyone who may have any information which could assist, or was travelling in the area at the time and captured any dash-cam or mobile phone footage, to get in touch on 101, quoting reference number 760 15/09/25.”