Elderly woman (82) dies after ‘serious’ two vehicle collision

Police have just confirmed that the pensioner died following a two vehicle road traffic collision in Ballynahinch on Tuesday 5th January.

Inspector Hardy said: “At around 3:15pm on Tuesday afternoon, police received a report of a collision on the Newcastle Road involving a white Volkswagen Tiguan and a silver Skoda Roomster.

“Emergency services attended and administered treatment to the female driver of the Skoda Roomster but sadly she passed away at the scene a short time later.

“The three occupants of the Tiguan were taken to hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

“The road was closed for a number of hours but has since re-opened.

“Our enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision are continuing and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dash-cam footage available, to contact officers at the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference number 966 05/01/21.”

Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Lewis yesterday sent his deepest condolences to the family of a woman who has been killed on the A24 Newcastle Road Ballynahinch.

“I send my deepest condolences to the family of the woman who has lost her life following a crash on the A24 Newcastle Road, at Drumaness this afternoon,” he said yesterday.

“I wish to praise the quick and efficient response of the emergency services, particularly the air ambulance which was quickly on the scene”

“The community is shocked, another death on our roads marks a tragic start to 2021, the thoughts and prayers on the community are with the family at this very difficult time”

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