Elderly woman critical following Co Down crash

By Q Radio News

An elderly woman is fighting for her life following a car crash in a County Down village. 

The collision - which involved a white Kia Picanto and a white Vauxhall Astra - happened on Clare Road near the Lowtown and Crowhill road junction in Waringstown at around half 11 yesterday morning.                       

The casualty - who is in her 70s - was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital bu Air Ambulance and remains in critical condition.  

Police want to speak to witnesses including a woman who stopped to help the pensioner, but left the scene.  

Senior Investigating Officer, Inspector Leslie Badger said: “The two vehicle collision involving a white Kia Picanto and a white Vauxhall Astra occurred on the Clare Road at its junction with the Lowtown Road and Crowhill Road at around 11.20am on Friday morning.

"As a result, a woman aged in her 70’s was taken by air ambulance to the Royal Victoria Hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

 “Officers spoke with several individuals at the scene, however, I believe that a woman stopped to assist following the collision but left before speaking with police.

"I would ask this woman to please contact us with any information she may have. I would also ask any further witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage of the collision to contact officers in Lurgan on 101 quoting reference number 579 10/01/20.”