Northern Ireland

Elderly man in ‘critical condition’ following Dungannon crash

Drivers of both vehicles involved were taken to hospital for ‘serious injuries’

Police have appealed for information about a hit-and-run incident in Co Antrim
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them. (Niall Carson/PA)

A man in his 80s remains in ‘critical condition’ in hospital following a crash involving two vehicles in Dungannon.

The collision took place on the Ballygawley Road just after 9.20am on Saturday morning.

The drivers of both vehicles were taken to hospital for treatment to ‘serious injuries’.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision, involving a black Volkswagen Golf and a white Vauxhall Insignia, to contact them on 101, quoting reference 479 of 14/12/24.

“We would be particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have recorded dashcam or other footage of the collision, or the events leading up to it,” a spokesperson said.