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Boy (8) dies after two-car collision in Co Down

Boy (8) dies after two-car collision in Co Down

An eight-year-old boy has died after a road collision in Banbridge, Co Down.

PSNI have confirmed that the fatal two-car crash happened on the Aughnacloy Road yesterday.

Inspector Gregory Beckett said: "The boy tragically died at the scene of the two-vehicle collision which occurred at around 5.20pm on Saturday evening, involving a silver Audi Q3 and a silver Ford Focus.

"Three other people have been taken to hospital and are being treated for injuries which are described as serious."

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It is understood one of those being treated in hospital is a child.

The road was closed for some time following the collision but has since re-opened.

Boy (8) dies after two-car collision in Co Down

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