Man arrested over Co Down crash

A man was arrested today following a road accident in Co Down left several people injured.

A man was arrested today following a road accident in Co Down left several people injured.

A number of people were injured when two cars collided on the main Belfast — Newry Road a few miles north of the border city.

The injured were taken to hospital where their conditions were not immediately known.

The 22-year-old arrested following the crash was later being questioned by police who appealed for any witnesses to the crash close to the Sheepbridge Inn at around 9.15am to contact them.

PA