Man in critical condition following Omagh crash

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A man in his 30's is in a critical but stable condition following a single vehicle crash in Omagh.

It happened in the Coolnagard Upper area at around 11.50 this morning.

Police say the man was taken to hospital after becoming trapped under a blue Vauxhall vectra.

A 37 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of motoring offences.

Police appealing for information after a one vehicle road traffic collision at Coolnagrad Upper, Omagh this morning. One man trapped under a blue Vauxhall Vectra was taken to hospital in a critical but stable condition. A 37yr has been arrested for motoring offences.

— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) 2 March 2019

Inspector Gordon said:

“At around 11:50am, it was reported that a man was trapped under a blue Vauxhall Vectra vehicle in the area. The man, in his 30’s was taken to hospital for his injuries. His condition is described as critical but stable."

“A 37 year old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of motoring offences. He is in police custody at this time."

“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone with any information or who witnessed the vehicle driving erratically in the area to contact police in Omagh on 101, quoting reference number 524 2/3/19. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”