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Londonderry crash: Two cousins from Donemana die in one-vehicle crash | |
(about 1 hour later) | |
The two men who died in crash on the outskirts of Londonderry were cousins from the Donemana area near Strabane, County Tyrone. | |
They were aged 19 and 21. | |
The 18-year-old male driver of the car and a 16-year-old girl, who was a passenger, are in a stable condition in hospital. | |
The crash happened on the Victoria Road between Newbuildings and Magheramason in the early hours of Wednesday morning. | |
The Victoria Road remains closed and diversions are in place. | |
Police are appealing for anyone who was travelling on the Victoria Road between 03:00 BST and 03.30 BST to come forward. | Police are appealing for anyone who was travelling on the Victoria Road between 03:00 BST and 03.30 BST to come forward. |
They are keen to hear from anyone who saw a black Volkswagon Golf travelling from Strabane in the direction of Derry. | They are keen to hear from anyone who saw a black Volkswagon Golf travelling from Strabane in the direction of Derry. |
Chief Inspector Alan Hutton said: "We are still investigating what exactly happened. One car was involved. | |
"This is a very personal story. There is nothing more tragic in life than losing young lives. | |
"So far, this year, 28 people have been killed in traffic collisions in Northern Ireland. | |
"It's horrific." | |
'Tragic' | 'Tragic' |
Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has tweeted saying it is "very sad to hear of the loss of two young lives and injuries to others. My thoughts and prayers with their families." | Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has tweeted saying it is "very sad to hear of the loss of two young lives and injuries to others. My thoughts and prayers with their families." |
DUP MLA Gary Middleton said: "This is another tragic example of two young men losing their lives on our roads. | DUP MLA Gary Middleton said: "This is another tragic example of two young men losing their lives on our roads. |
"Living in Newbuildings I know this road very well and I would hope that information can be gathered to establish exactly what happened," he said. | |