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Lurgan cyclist (16) suffers serious injuries in accident

 The 16-year-old is being treated in hospital
 The 16-year-old is being treated in hospital  The 16-year-old is being treated in hospital

A 16-year-old cyclist is being treated in hospital for serious injuries after an incident in Lurgan last night (Friday, July 29).

A police spokesman said they were called to the scene of a serious road traffic accident on Lake Street in the town at round 9.40pm.

Sergeant Mel Gibson appealed for information.

“Lake Street was closed for several hours overnight while officers investigated the collision involving a car and a pedestrian. The 16 year old female pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries.



“We are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who recalls seeing the car prior to the collision, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.



“Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact Police at Lurgan on 101 quoting Reference number 1310 29/07/16.”