09/03/2023
Child Dies Following Serious Crash In Moira
A child, aged one, has died and a woman in her 60s has been injured following a lorry collision in Moira, Co Down.
The child is believed to have died at the scene which happened on Meeting street at around 1.40pm on Wednesday, 08 March.
The woman, who is believed to have been the child’s grandmother, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
DUP MLA Paul Given said: “Absolutely devastating news regarding the tragic accident in Moira earlier. My thoughts & prayers are with the families affected by this unimaginable tragedy.”
The child is believed to have died at the scene which happened on Meeting street at around 1.40pm on Wednesday, 08 March.
The woman, who is believed to have been the child’s grandmother, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
DUP MLA Paul Given said: “Absolutely devastating news regarding the tragic accident in Moira earlier. My thoughts & prayers are with the families affected by this unimaginable tragedy.”
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
10 January 2012
More Work Needed To Tackle Child Poverty
According to recent research more needs to be done to get children in Northern Ireland out of Poverty, with the British Government being blamed for the elimination target slipping. The charity Barnardos has revealed that two areas in Northern Ireland have two of the highest rates of child poverty in the UK.
More Work Needed To Tackle Child Poverty
According to recent research more needs to be done to get children in Northern Ireland out of Poverty, with the British Government being blamed for the elimination target slipping. The charity Barnardos has revealed that two areas in Northern Ireland have two of the highest rates of child poverty in the UK.
02 May 2023
Moira Man Jailed For Attempted Sex Offences Against A Child
A 31-year-old Moira man has been jailed for attempting to engage a child under 13 in sexual activity. At Craigavon Crown Court Paul McKay was sentenced to nine months in custody and nine months on license for attempted sexual communication with a child and attempting to cause or incite a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.
Moira Man Jailed For Attempted Sex Offences Against A Child
A 31-year-old Moira man has been jailed for attempting to engage a child under 13 in sexual activity. At Craigavon Crown Court Paul McKay was sentenced to nine months in custody and nine months on license for attempted sexual communication with a child and attempting to cause or incite a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.
16 April 2018
Four Arrested Over Serious Historical Child Abuse
Four men have been arrested in connection with an investigation into allegations of serious historical child abuse in Co Down. The men were detained by the PSNI Public Protection Branch in Newtownards, Lisburn and Newcastle areas on Monday, 16 April. Another male was arrested in the Downpatrick area.
Four Arrested Over Serious Historical Child Abuse
Four men have been arrested in connection with an investigation into allegations of serious historical child abuse in Co Down. The men were detained by the PSNI Public Protection Branch in Newtownards, Lisburn and Newcastle areas on Monday, 16 April. Another male was arrested in the Downpatrick area.
28 March 2018
Three Released Over Historical Child Abuse Allegations
Three people arrested in connection with historical child abuse allegations in Co Down have been released pending further enquiries. Two men and a woman were detained by police in the Ballynahinch and Killyleagh areas on Tuesday, 27 March. They were questioned at Antrim Serious Crime Suite and have been released.
Three Released Over Historical Child Abuse Allegations
Three people arrested in connection with historical child abuse allegations in Co Down have been released pending further enquiries. Two men and a woman were detained by police in the Ballynahinch and Killyleagh areas on Tuesday, 27 March. They were questioned at Antrim Serious Crime Suite and have been released.
18 July 2017
Man Dies In Co Antrim Collision
A man in his 60s has died following a collision in Glenavy, co Antrim. The man was driving a black Skoda in the single-vehicle crash on the Moira Road just after 10am on Tuesday, 18 July. The road remains closed at its junction with Carnkilly Road and motorists are being urged to avoid the area. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
Man Dies In Co Antrim Collision
A man in his 60s has died following a collision in Glenavy, co Antrim. The man was driving a black Skoda in the single-vehicle crash on the Moira Road just after 10am on Tuesday, 18 July. The road remains closed at its junction with Carnkilly Road and motorists are being urged to avoid the area. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.