A bus and a car collided on a stretch of road in Portadown where street lighting was removed and not replaced.
The incident happened earlier this week on the Markethill Road.
As a result, TUV councillor, Keith Ratcliffe, has challenged the Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd on the decision to remove lighting.
“Just under a fortnight ago, I ensured that TUV MLA Timothy Gaston tabled a written question to Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd challenging him to explain the decision to remove street lighting on Markethill Road, Portadown, instead of replacing it,” said Councillor Ratcliffe.
“Mr Gaston, at my request, also highlighted the fact that accidents happen on this stretch of road.
“The question proved to be very pertinent as just the other night there was an accident involving a bus and a car in the area.
“I trust the Minister will be forced to see sense and reverse this foolish decision before there is a serious accident which results in injury or worse.”
Mr Gaston tabled the written question on December 5. The Minister is to offer up a response to the question by December 20.
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