Two pedestrians have been hospitalised with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Co Down.
The two women were struck by a small black car on the Crossgar Road in Killyleagh at around 8.30am on Sunday morning.
Read more: Tributes paid to Belfast woman who 'lit up every room'
Police are appealing for witnesses and a spokesman confirmed that ‘both have been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that whilst not believed to be life threatening, are serious’.
They added: ”Anyone who was travelling on the Crossgar Road this morning and witnessed the collision, captured dashcam footage or anyone with any other information regarding the vehicle involved is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 682 14/08/22.”
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has encouraged anyone with information to come forward to police.
He said: “My thoughts are with the pedestrians who were injured in this crash on the Crossgar road close to 8.30am this morning. I want to thank police and the Air Ambulance for their quick response and hope that all those affected make a quick recovery.
“I would appeal to anyone who saw the crash or who has information about the black Volkswagen involved to contact police as soon as possible.”
READ NEXT:
'He was a character': Family hosting 'event he would've loved' in dad's memory
Co Tyrone boy, 11, thanks Air Ambulance after swift response to school accident
Co Derry farmer overcome by fumes credits Air Ambulance for 'saving my life'
For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here. To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see here.
