Two of Lisa McHugh's band members have been hospitalised following a serious two vehicle road traffic collision in Clogher in the early hours of yesterday (Sunday) morning.

The country music star took to facebook and twitter to announce that she was cancelling her Tipperary gig last night because of the crash.

 

 

 

 

"Due to two of my band members being involved in a serious car accident last night on the way home from our show in Dundalk, unfortunately tonight's show has been postponed to a later date. Thankfully both of them will make a full recovery given time to heal," she wrote yesterday.

The two men were travelling home to Enniskillen from the Dundalk gig in a Mercedes when they were involved in the collision with an Audi A4.

It is understood that Lisa McHugh came upon the accident and went to hospital with her band mates.

Police attended the scene in the early hours of yesterday (Sunday) morning along with other emergency services.

Inspector Gavin Sterling said: "Two people have been taken to hospital for treatment, one of whom is described as having serious injuries.

"Anyone who saw anything in the early hours of the morning involving a Black Mercedes and Black Audi A4 should contact police on the non-emergency police number 101, quoting reference 215 of 23/04/17. 

"Alternatively, if you would prefer to provide information without giving your details, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."