Road reopened after after woman dies in late night one vehicle road collision

Police have confirmed that a woman has died in a serious one vehicle crash in Downpatrick last night.
By Philip Bradfield
Published 1st Nov 2020, 13:29 BST
Updated 1st Nov 2020, 16:27 BST
Emergency Services attend the scene of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision on the A7 Belfast Road, Downpatrick. Credit Conor Kinahan/Pacemaker.Emergency Services attend the scene of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision on the A7 Belfast Road, Downpatrick. Credit Conor Kinahan/Pacemaker.
Emergency Services attend the scene of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision on the A7 Belfast Road, Downpatrick. Credit Conor Kinahan/Pacemaker.

The incident took place on the Belfast Road.

There are unconfirmed reports that the woman is from just outside Downpatrick.

Police said this morning that the road remains closed and diversions are in place and appealed to anyone with any information relating to the incident to contact them on 101 quoting reference 2378 of 31/10/20.

About 2:30pm they announed the rod had reopened.

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The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed that it received a 999 call at 22:46 on Saturday following the collision. It dispatched two emergency crews, one Hazardous Area Response Team and a doctor to the scene.

No patient was taken from the scene, the Ambulance Service added.

SDLP MLA Colin McGrath has offered his condolences to the family of the woman who died.

“I offer my sincerest condolences to the family of the lady involved in this accident,” he said. “This is heartwrenching news that no family wish to receive. The single vehicle accident took place in the early hours of this morning.

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“I thank the emergency services for their speedy and diligent work in this awful accident.

“I know the community will rally round and support family and friends of the deceased at this time.”

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