04/02/2026

Eleven-Year-Old Boy Dies Following Kilkeel Road Collision

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed an 11-year-old boy has died following a road traffic collision in Kilkeel on Tuesday 3 February.

Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Collision Investigation Unit said: "Police received a report at approximately 8am of a collision involving a car and a child on the Corcreaghan Road.
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"Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. Tragically, the young boy was pronounced deceased a short time later in hospital.

"Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist with our enquiries.

"Please call us on 101, quoting reference 242 03/02/26, or submit information online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."

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