Maghera school asks for prayers for brother and sister in 'critical' condition after being struck by car

A brother and sister are said to be in a 'critical' condition in hospital following a serious collision.

The children, who are pupils at St Patrick's College, Maghera, were involved in the collision with a white Audi A3 at 4.40pm yesterday (Tuesday).

The incident happened on the Staffordstown Road, at its junction with the Greenan Road, just outside Toome.

It is understood the boy and girl were struck by the car as they were getting off a school bus.

The roads were closed for some time however they have now reopened.

St Patrick's College has asked for people to pray for the siblings who are said to be year eight and ten pupils at the school.

Last night, a message on the school's Facebook page read: "Two college pupils were involved in an accident earlier this evening.  The College asks you to pray for the brother and sister and their family over these next few days.  St Patrick pray for them."