One patient has been taken to hospital following a serious crash in Co Down.

Emergency services were called to the scene in the Carryduff Road area of Temple, Lisburn at around 7pm on Saturday.

The NI Ambulance Service (NIAS) confirmed one person had been taken to hospital.

“The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 19:08 on Saturday December 14 following reports of a Road Traffic Incident,” said a spokesperson.

“NIAS despatched a Rapid Response Paramedic, two Emergency Crews and one HART Crew.

“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken by ambulance to RVH.”

The road remains closed, with police advising the public to seek an alternative route for their journey.

“An update will be provided in due course,” added a spokesperson.