Two people were taken to hospital and one person was arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a crash in Co Down in the early hours of this morning.
The PSNI was tasked to the scene following a 999 call reporting the collision between Portavogie and Cloughey just after 1am.
An image of the aftermath of the collision was shared to social media by the PSNI who issued a stern warning about the dangers of drink driving.
“Part of the aftermath and carnage of a collision that we responded to just after 1am this morning – shocking isn’t it.…,” read the social media post.
“Officers responded to the 999 call reporting the collision between Portavogie and Cloughey.
“We spoke to both drivers at the scene and obtained breath samples from both – one drivers failed his test and was arrested for drink driving. Two persons have been taken to hospital for treatment.
“Our investigation continues and we are asking that if you witnessed the collision or if you know anything about it to contact police by calling 101. Incident number 83 29/12/24.
“Unfortunately, this serves as another reminder of the absolute devastation that is caused when people drink and drive – please, do not do it.”
It comes after the PSNI revealed that more than 100 people have been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving offences since the launch of its festive road safety campaign.