Menu
18/08/2004
Teenage boy dies in road crash on A2
A 14-year-old boy has died following yesterday's serious road traffic accident on the main Belfast to Bangor dual carriageway.
It emerged that in all 12 people were involved in the accident which saw a four-wheel drive vehicle towing a speedboat, a people carrier and a Vauxhall Astra car collide on the A2 dual carriageway near Bangor just after 3pm on Tuesday.
Two women and five children were treated for minor injuries in the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald.
Police are still investigating the circumstances of the accident and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
(MB)
It emerged that in all 12 people were involved in the accident which saw a four-wheel drive vehicle towing a speedboat, a people carrier and a Vauxhall Astra car collide on the A2 dual carriageway near Bangor just after 3pm on Tuesday.
Two women and five children were treated for minor injuries in the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald.
Police are still investigating the circumstances of the accident and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 March 2024
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
17 April 2024
New Online Safety Resource For NI Children And Young People
A new dedicated website has been launched to help children be more safe, secure and supported online.
New Online Safety Resource For NI Children And Young People
A new dedicated website has been launched to help children be more safe, secure and supported online.
09 April 2024
Police Attacked By Young People In West Belfast
The PSNI have condemned the assault of four police officers when they were attacked by young people in West Belfast. At around 6:50pm on Saturday, 06 April, police received a report in relation to community concerns that a large group of young people had congregated in Falls Park and that alcohol was being consumed by children.
Police Attacked By Young People In West Belfast
The PSNI have condemned the assault of four police officers when they were attacked by young people in West Belfast. At around 6:50pm on Saturday, 06 April, police received a report in relation to community concerns that a large group of young people had congregated in Falls Park and that alcohol was being consumed by children.
15 May 2018
Two People Killed In Offaly Plane Crash Named
Two people killed in a plane crash in Co Offaly have been named as pilot Niall Bowditch and seven year old Kacper Kacprzak. Mr Bowditch was believed to be in his 40s, and from Staffordshire, England. It is thought Kacper was the son of a Polish national living in Dublin. The plane took off from Clonbullogue Airfield on Sunday, 13 May.
Two People Killed In Offaly Plane Crash Named
Two people killed in a plane crash in Co Offaly have been named as pilot Niall Bowditch and seven year old Kacper Kacprzak. Mr Bowditch was believed to be in his 40s, and from Staffordshire, England. It is thought Kacper was the son of a Polish national living in Dublin. The plane took off from Clonbullogue Airfield on Sunday, 13 May.
28 February 2024
New Fitness Campaign To Support People With Learning Disabilities
A new campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity and support people with learning disabilities has been launched by Mencap NI and Oscar Winning Ambassador Dr James Martin MBE in partnership with Better.
New Fitness Campaign To Support People With Learning Disabilities
A new campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity and support people with learning disabilities has been launched by Mencap NI and Oscar Winning Ambassador Dr James Martin MBE in partnership with Better.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:There will be a mixture of bright intervals and a few showers. Best of the sunny spells will be near the North Coast. Feeling on the cool side. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
