Co Down: road traffic collision claims life of 11-year-old boy
Police have confirmed an 11-year-old boy has died following a road traffic collision in Kilkeel on Tuesday (February 3).
Detective Inspector Stewart, from the PNSI’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.”
Police can be contacted on 101, quoting reference 242 03/02/26.
The Corcreaghan Road has now re-opened to traffic.