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28/10/2019
Teen Dies In Co Down Crash
A teenager has lost his life in a car crash in Co Down that saw four other young people injured.
The single vehicle collision happened on the Hilltown Road in Killcoo shortly before 2.30am on Saturday morning, 26 October.
The four others, two males and two females, were taken to hospital for treatment with one of the males described as being in critical condition in hospital.
Detectives have appealed for any potential witnesses to come forward.
Those who were travelling on the route and saw the blue Volkswagen prior to the collision are urged to get in touch.
Sinn Fein MP for the area Chris Hazzard offered his sympathies to the 18-year-old's family.
"The local community was shocked and saddened to learn of the death," the south Down MP said.
"My thoughts are with the friends and family of this young man and all who knew him at this sad and tragic time."
(JG/CM)
The single vehicle collision happened on the Hilltown Road in Killcoo shortly before 2.30am on Saturday morning, 26 October.
The four others, two males and two females, were taken to hospital for treatment with one of the males described as being in critical condition in hospital.
Detectives have appealed for any potential witnesses to come forward.
Those who were travelling on the route and saw the blue Volkswagen prior to the collision are urged to get in touch.
Sinn Fein MP for the area Chris Hazzard offered his sympathies to the 18-year-old's family.
"The local community was shocked and saddened to learn of the death," the south Down MP said.
"My thoughts are with the friends and family of this young man and all who knew him at this sad and tragic time."
(JG/CM)
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with good clear spells bringing a rural frost for some and some fog patches in places. Cloudier around the coast of Country Down where the odd light shower may develop. Northerly breezes persisting. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
