Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Co Down on Saturday morning. The road was blocked by the RTC with police advising motorists to avoid the area, but has since reopened.
Emergency services were tasked to the scene on the Killinchy Road in Comber, whilst diversions were put in place via the Tullymagee Road and Quarry Road.
A spokesperson for the NI Ambulance Service confirmed they were tasked to the scene at 10.37am and following treatment at the scene, transported two patients to hospital.
In an updated statement, a PSNI spokeswoman said: "The Killinchy Road in Comber has reopened following an earlier collision."
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PSNI update
A spokesperson confirmed "The Killinchy Road in Comber has reopened following an earlier collision."
NI Ambulance statement
A spokesperson said: "The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 10:37 on Saturday, 11 October, following reports of a two-vehicle RTC on Killinchy Road.
"NIAS dispatched 2 Emergency crews to the incident.
"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, 2 patients were taken to Ulster Hospital, Dundonald."
Police tweet
The police have issued information on X about the crash in Comber.
Road users are advised the Killinchy Road, Comber is currently blocked due to a road traffic collision. Diversions are in place via the Tullymagee Road and Quarry Road.
— Police Ards and North Down (@PSNIArdsNDown) October 11, 2025
If possible, you're advised to seek an alternative route for your journey at this time. pic.twitter.com/aRTAYaNFqd
PSNI statement
This is what the police have said so far this morning.
A spokeswoman said: "Road users are advised the Killinchy Road, Comber is currently blocked due to a road traffic collision. Diversions are in place via the Tullymagee Road and Quarry Road.
"If possible, you're advised to seek an alternative route for your journey at this time."
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