Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision in Comber.

Inspector Dalton said: “Police received a report at approximately 9.40pm on Wednesday, 6th November of a collision involving a Volkswagen Tiguan and Ford Focus in the Belfast Road area of the town.

“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from other emergency services. The driver of the Volkswagen Tiguan, a man aged in his 40s, remains in a stable condition in hospital. Meanwhile, the driver of the Ford Focus, a man aged in his 20s, is critical.

“A woman aged in her 20s, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles was treated for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

“The road was closed for a time to facilitate emergency services. However, it has since fully reopened to traffic.

“Our investigation is underway and anyone with information about what happened, or who has dash-cam, mobile or other footage can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1725 06/11/24.”