One person is critically ill in hospital after a major crash on the M1 last night.
The four-vehicle collision happened just before junction 3 – close to Blacks Road – shortly before 6.40pm.
In an update this morning, the PSNI said all four drivers were taken to hospital.
One remains in hospital in a critical condition.
The PSNI said: “Four vehicles were involved in the collision, which occurred on the westbound section of the motorway approaching the Blacks Road junction at around 6.40pm.
“The drivers of the four vehicles were taken to hospital. Three have since left hospital after treatment to injuries which are not thought to be serious at this time.
“The other driver remains in a critical condition.
“The vehicles involved were a black Audi Q5, a grey Peugeot 207, an orange Dacia Duster and a grey Mercedes CLA.”
The Ambulance Service said several crews attended the scene, plus the air ambulance (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service/HEMS).
A spokesman said: “NIAS despatched one rapid response paramedic, one advanced paramedic, five ambulance crews and an ambulance officer to the incident.
“Ambulance Control also despatched the HEMS Team to attend by response car. Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, five patients were taken by ambulance to RVH.”
The M1 later reopened in both directions.
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News Catch Up – Thursday 23 January