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One killed, five injured in crash | One killed, five injured in crash |
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A man has been killed and two people seriously injured in a three-car collision in County Londonderry. | A man has been killed and two people seriously injured in a three-car collision in County Londonderry. |
The accident happened at about 2250 BST on Friday on the Edenbane Road between Garvagh and Kilrea. | The accident happened at about 2250 BST on Friday on the Edenbane Road between Garvagh and Kilrea. |
The man who died was Ronnie Cochrane, 56, from Hillmount, Garvagh. He was known for his work with pipe bands. | |
Five other people were taken to hospital. Two are seriously ill, the others' injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. | Five other people were taken to hospital. Two are seriously ill, the others' injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. |
Local DUP councillor Sam Cole said Mr Cochrane would be sadly missed. | |
"He was a very well-liked man in the community, a very, familiar face. He was a member of the pipe band fraternity. | |
"My deepest condolences go out to the Cochrane family at this tragic loss." | |
Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash. | |
Meanwhile, there has been a crash on the Gilford Road in Portadown. | Meanwhile, there has been a crash on the Gilford Road in Portadown. |
One man has been taken to hospital for what are believed to be serious injuries. | One man has been taken to hospital for what are believed to be serious injuries. |
The road has been closed between Carrickblacker Road and Long Lane. | The road has been closed between Carrickblacker Road and Long Lane. |