Police and emergency crews attend 'serious' motorcycle crash in Tobermore

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Diversions are in place, police said.

Police and emergency crews have attended the scene of a serious motorcyle crash in Tobermore, Co Londonderry.

It happened on the Lisnamuck Road shortly before 5pm on Thursday.

A spokesperson for the Ambulance Service said a rapid response paramedic and emergency crew were sent, and the Charity Air Ambulance, with HEMS crew, also attended the scene.

"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, no patients were taken to hospital," they said.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Motorists are advised that the Lisnamuck Road, Tobermore is closed due to a serious one vehicle road traffic collision.

"Diversions are in place. Please seek an alternative route for your journey."

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