Passer-by pulls driver out of car before it burst into flames

Author: Sasha WyliePublished 1st Sep 2018
Last updated 1st Sep 2018

A passer-by has been praised for pulling an unconscious driver out of a car - just as the vehicle burst into flames.

The incident happened on the Portaferry road near Newtownards around 8am this morning.

Police have thanked the member of the public for putting his own life at risk to save another.

Two people are currently in hospital.