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Man arrested following hit and run collision in which two children were injured

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Police investigating a road traffic collision in Whiteabbey on Saturday, 26th August, have made an arrest.


The 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, along with failure to stop, remain and report where an accident occurred causing injury. He remains in custody at this time.



The collision occurred on the Shore Road around 6.15pm. A red BMW travelling towards Carrickfergus was in collision with a blue Ford Focus. A number of passengers of both vehicles, including two children, were treated by ambulance crews.


Enquiries into the circumstances of the collision are continuing.



Police would appeal for anyone who was in the Shore Road area around 6.15pm and who may have relevant dashcam or other footage to contact them on 101, quoting 1530 of 26/08/23.

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