Three children under the age of seven were taken to hospital after a serious collision involving two cars and a caravan on the outskirts of Markethill.
The crash happened on Cusher Road shortly before 1.30pm on Saturday, 31 October 2026. It is understood the caravan flipped on to its side during the collision.
Cusher Road remains closed
Police, paramedics and fire crews attended the scene and treated injured people there. The Belfast Telegraph reported that the three children were then rushed to hospital. The source did not provide details of their injuries or current condition.
The road remained closed as police and emergency services dealt with the incident, with drivers advised to avoid the area and use another route where possible.
“Road users are advised to avoid the Cusher Road, Markethill, as police and emergency services are currently in attendance at a serious road traffic collision. Please seek an alternative route where possible. An update will follow in due course”
The collision involved the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and the PSNI. No further information about the circumstances of the crash, other casualties or when the road would reopen was provided in the report.
Emergency response
Residents and road users travelling around Markethill were asked to plan for disruption while the closure remained in place. Further updates were expected from police.