An 11-Year Old Child Dies In Road Traffic Accident in Kilkeel
The Police Service of Northern Ireland can sadly confirm an 11-year-old boy has died following a road traffic collision in Kilkeel on Tuesday 3rd 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.
“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:
http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
McGrath says Kilkeel death is a heartbreaking tragedy
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has described the death of an 11-year-old boy in a road traffic collision in Kilkeel as a heartbreaking tragedy.
South Down MLA Colin McGrath said: “This is an absolutely heartbreaking tragedy and my thoughts are with the family, friends and everyone who knew this young boy.
“Losing a loved one is never easy, but the loss of a young life in these circumstances is unimaginable.
“I know that the local community is shocked and deeply saddened, but I trust they will do everything they can to support the family at the centre of this as they come to terms with such a devastating loss.
“The police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward and I would ask people to help in any way they can.”
