A severe accident occurred in Newtownards, Co Down, resulting in a man in his 30s suffering significant injuries. This crash took place around 1:20 PM on Saturday at the Castlebawn Retail Park.
Details of the Incident
The man was reportedly struck by a blue Skoda Octavia while he was in the vicinity. In a statement from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Sergeant Young provided details about the incident.
- Location: Castlebawn Retail Park, Newtownards
- Time: 1:20 PM on Saturday
- Vehicle Involved: Blue Skoda Octavia
- Injury: Life-changing limb injury
Response and Ongoing Investigation
Emergency services, including the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance, responded promptly. The injured pedestrian was transported to the hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Additionally, a nearby white Vauxhall Astra was damaged during the incident. The PSNI is conducting inquiries and has appealed for witnesses. They specifically encouraged anyone with dashboard camera footage or information to reach out.
Individuals with pertinent information can contact the police at 101 and reference case number 764 of 23/05/26. The investigation remains active as authorities work to gather more details about this troubling event.
