LISTEN: Two taken to hospital following hit and run in Co. Armagh

by Q Radio News

Two people have been taken to hospital following a hit and run incident in Jonesborough in County Armagh. 

Police have said a black Toyota Avensis car had been involved in two separate collisions in The Village and Finnegans Road areas between 6.40pm and 7.30pm. 

It's believed the vehicle collided first with a white Citroen Berlingo van and then later with a blue Mini Cooper. 

The two people being treated in hospital aren't thought to have life threatening injuries at this time. 

Sergeant Maxwell said, “We are appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened or has dashcam or mobile phone footage that could help us identify the driver and passenger we believe were involved in the incident to get in touch. 

“Anyone with information should contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1547 17/08/21.

“We would also like to reassure the local community that we will be increasing passing patrols in the area and urge anyone with information about any offences to contact police.”

Meanwhile, local MLA Liz Kimmons says the community could have been dealing with two fatalities this morning due to the seriousness of the incident. 

She has called for an urgent meeting with the PSNI to discuss the matter. 

She said, “In the event an innocent young woman was injured and had to be cut from one vehicle and rushed to hospital.  

"This is not the first time that this type of incident has taken place in the village and people are at their wits end that sooner or later someone will be seriously injured or killed as a result of this criminal and anti-community behaviour."

Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmons speaking to Q Radio