11/09/2003
Man dies as car plunges into harbour waters
A man has died after the car he was driving plunged into the water of a Co Down harbour last night.
The incident happened the fishing port of Kilkeel at around 9.30pm on Wednesday.
The man's body was eventually recovered by a diver who attended the scene of the incident alongside members of the fire service and coastguard.
Police are keeping an open mind as to the cause of the accident and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
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The incident happened the fishing port of Kilkeel at around 9.30pm on Wednesday.
The man's body was eventually recovered by a diver who attended the scene of the incident alongside members of the fire service and coastguard.
Police are keeping an open mind as to the cause of the accident and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
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