Two people in hospital after serious Maguiresbridge crash

The collision happened in the early hours of this morning

Two people have been taken to hospital following a serious crash in Co Fermanagh.

Emergency services have been at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the Belfast Road in Maguiresbridge this morning, Friday, June 26.

Police earlier said the road was closed in both directions while officers dealt with the incident.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Road users are advised the Belfast Road, Maguiresbridge is closed in both directions this morning, Friday June 26, due to a serious road traffic collision.

“PSNI officers are diverting traffic flow via the Boyhill Road. Please seek an alternative route for your journey at this time.”

In a statement, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it received a 999 call at 01:29 on Friday, June 26, following reports of a road traffic collision on the Belfast Road area, Maguiresbridge.

“NIAS tasked two emergency ambulances to the scene. Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, two people were taken to the South West Acute Hospital by ambulance,” a spokesperson added.

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