05/06/2006

Three die following weekend RTC's

An 18-year-old woman has died following a road traffic incident in south Belfast.

The victim was travelling in the back seat of the car, which was in collision with a skip in the Windsor Park area of the city in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A 22-year-old man who was a front seat passenger was taken to hospital where he was treated for his injuries, which are not thought to be life threatening.

Police have confirmed that a 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently assisting detectives with their inquiries.

Meanwhile, a 47-year-old man has also died following a road traffic incident in the Aghafad Road area of Strabane. Aiden O'Kane of Aghafad Road, Dunnamanagh, died after his vehicle left the road at around 2am on Saturday morning. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.

In a separate incident, a man was killed after a single vehicle incident in north Belfast.

Harry Kerr, a milkman from Tavanagh Street, south Belfast, died at around 6am on Saturday. It is understood that he was struck by his milk float.

Police have asked for anyone with any information on any of the incidents to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/SP)

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