Woman (20s) dies following two-vehicle crash in Kilkeel
By Jonathan McCambridge, Press Association
A woman in her 20s has died following a two-vehicle collision in Co Down.
The incident, which left two other people in hospital, occurred in Kilkeel on Monday evening.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Shortly before 6.30pm, we received a report of a collision involving a white Audi A1 and blue Mercedes Benz on the Newry Road.
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“Officers alongside colleagues from other emergency services attended, however, sadly the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“Two other people were taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries.”
The Newry Road was closed for a number of hours but has now re-opened.
Police have made an appeal for information.
