A child has been left in critical condition following a collision between two cars in Armagh.

The crash occurred shortly after 1.20pm on Saturday afternoon on Cusher Road in Markethill.

Three children were taken to hospital, with two sustaining minor injuries and the third remaining in critical condition.

Close up of a United Kingdom police patrol response car with Battenberg markings.
A child has been left in critical condition following a collision between two cars in Armagh. Pic: Getty Images

A woman in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

She currently remains in police custody and an investigation is ongoing.

It is understood that one of the cars involved in the crash was towing a caravan.

body
A woman in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. Pic: Getty Images.

The PSNI have issued an appeal for witnesses of the incident to come forward.

A spokesperson said: ‘The Cusher Road has now reopened to traffic, however police enquiries remain ongoing this morning, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and who may have any mobile phone or dash cam footage, which might assist us, to get in touch.

‘The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 715 of 31/10/26.’