A local Councillor has condemned the “reckless actions” of youths who threw stones at a bus near Camlough, causing serious damage and a disregard for public safety.
The serious incident of antisocial behaviour occurred at approximately 7.55pm last night on the Camlough Road.
Speaking after the incident, Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers said: “I am appalled by the reckless actions where youths deliberately slowed traffic and then threw stones at a bus from the pram walk at Derrybeg, causing serious damage to the bus. It is sheer luck that nobody was injured.
“This illegal and antisocial behaviour puts the public in danger and shows a complete disregard for public safety and our local communities.
“Further incidents involving local services, including the Forkhill route and the train station connection, and the Belfast–Dublin service had previously been forced out of operation due to damage, causing significant disruption.
“This is exactly what we want to avoid, these services are a lifeline to our local communities and must be protected and maintained.
Councillor Mathers warned that continued antisocial behaviour could result in the withdrawal of vital services: “The Camlough Road is a key route into south Armagh.
“Any threat to drivers or passengers risks services being pulled, which would seriously affect people who rely on public transport, including those travelling to and from Daisy Hill Hospital.”
Councillor Mathers confirmed he has been in contact with the police and Translink and will continue working with all relevant agencies to bring an end to this illegal and antisocial behaviour.
