County Down: Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after 4x4 collision
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A motorcyclist was taken to hospital by air ambulance with "serious injuries"
A man has been taken to hospital by air ambulance following a collision between a motorbike and a 4x4 outside Hilltown, County Down.
Police said the man, who was riding the motorbike at the time of the accident, has "serious injuries".
The incident occurred near Spelga on Friday afternoon.
Officers are currently at the scene and Kilkeel Road is closed in both directions with diversions in place at Sandbank Road and Slievenaman Road.
Sgt Kenny Gracey said an investigation is under way.
He asked anyone who saw "a black 4x4 jeep-style vehicle towing a silver, covered animal trailer travelling in the direction of Hilltown" to contact police.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said that, following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one person has been taken by air ambulance to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.