HC Deb 19 November 1990 vol 181 cc37-8W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many traffic accidents there have been in each of the past five years and in the first 10 months of 1990 in the vicinity of Saltwater bridge, Rowreagh road, Kircubbin, County Down; how many persons were injured; how many persons were killed; and what proposals he has to improve road safety at this location.

Mr. Needham

Recorded accidents at Saltwater bridge, Rowreagh road, Kircubbin, are as follows:

Year Number of accidents Number of persons killed/ injured
1985 0
1986 0
1987 1 11
1988 0
1989 1 11
3 1990 1 21
1 Injured.
2 Killed.
3 To date.

A minor road realignment scheme which will enhance road safety at this location is due to commence towards the end of the next financial year.