Passenger in serious condition following Newtownards collision

A passenger is in a serious condition following a collision in Newtownards.

An Ulsterbus collided with a tractor towing a trailer on the Belfast road around 4.10pm on Monday afternoon- which resulted in 15 people being injured.

11 passengers have been taken to the Ulster hospital ... 1 is in a serious condition, 1 is now stable and the others are described by the Trust as comfortable.

The road is still closed while police continue their investigation.

Police are appealing for anyone who was travelling on the Belfast Road and who witnessed the collision to contact officers in Newtownards on 101 quoting reference 948 16/07/18.