Four-car collision brings Moneymore traffic to standstill

Traffic was brought to a standstill in Moneymore during Friday's evening rush-hour when four cars were involved in a collision.
Traffic congestion is now a common sight after the opening of the Magherafelt bypassTraffic congestion is now a common sight after the opening of the Magherafelt bypass
Traffic congestion is now a common sight after the opening of the Magherafelt bypass

It is understood two people reported minor injuries at the scene.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police received a report of a four vehicle road traffic collision having occurred at approximately 5.30pm on Friday, 13 January at High Street, Moneymore.

“Two people sustained minor injuries.”

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They said that traffic through the busy villages was very slow, with queues back towards Cookstown and Magherafelt.

Concerns have been raised locally that the small village is fast becoming a bottleneck following construction of the Magherafelt bypass.

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