Woman Arrested After Child Left Critical in Co Armagh Car Crash
A child is in critical condition in hospital following a two-car collision in County Armagh on Saturday afternoon that left three children injured and resulted in the arrest of a woman in her thirties, rte.ie reported. The crash occurred at approximately 1.30pm on October 31 on the Cusher Road in Markethill, involving a car and a second vehicle that was towing a caravan.
Three Children Injured in Cusher Road Collision
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Cusher Road after receiving reports of the two-vehicle collision. Three children sustained injuries in the incident and were transported to the hospital for urgent medical care. While two of the children suffered minor injuries, the third remains in a critical condition, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The Cusher Road was temporarily closed while emergency crews worked at the scene, though police later confirmed the route has fully reopened to traffic.
Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Dangerous Driving
Officers arrested a woman in her 30s at the scene in connection with the collision. She was detained on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, as well as driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. The suspect remains in police custody, where she continues to assist officers with their ongoing inquiries into the crash.
Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
Investigators have launched a public appeal for information to establish the full sequence of events leading up to the collision. Inspector Brown of the PSNI urged anyone who was traveling along the Cusher Road at the time of the incident to come forward. Police are specifically asking motorists, residents, or pedestrians who may possess relevant mobile phone footage or dash-cam recordings to contact authorities on 101, referencing police log number 715 of October 31.