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Two killed in three car accident | Two killed in three car accident |
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Two people have died following an accident in County Down. | Two people have died following an accident in County Down. |
The accident - involving three cars - happened about half a mile from Newry shortly before midnight. | The accident - involving three cars - happened about half a mile from Newry shortly before midnight. |
It is understood one of the vehicles was a taxi. One man died at the scene, another died shortly after arriving at hospital. | It is understood one of the vehicles was a taxi. One man died at the scene, another died shortly after arriving at hospital. |
Three other people were injured. Two are ill but stable, while the injuries of the third person are not believed to be life threatening. | Three other people were injured. Two are ill but stable, while the injuries of the third person are not believed to be life threatening. |
The names of the two people who died have not yet been released. | The names of the two people who died have not yet been released. |
Police said a number of people stopped at the scene of the accident and they have asked for them to contact them. | Police said a number of people stopped at the scene of the accident and they have asked for them to contact them. |
Newry and Armagh MP Conor Murphy of Sinn Fein said that the news had shocked the community. | Newry and Armagh MP Conor Murphy of Sinn Fein said that the news had shocked the community. |
"Death on our roads has become all to common news. | "Death on our roads has become all to common news. |
"Presently the thoughts and prayers of all are with the families of both killed," he said. | "Presently the thoughts and prayers of all are with the families of both killed," he said. |
SDLP assembly member Diminic Bradley said the accident was tragic. | |
"Once again two families have been left bereaved and my sympathy and the sympathy of the whole community here goes out to them. | |
"I know that this community will do everything possible to support thefamilies at this very sad time for them," he said. |