The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a woman in her 20’s has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Kilkeel yesterday evening, Monday 20th April.

Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Shortly before 6.30pm, we received a report of a collision involving a white Audi A1 and blue Mercedes Benz on the Newry Road.

“Officers alongside colleagues from other emergency services attended, however, sadly the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Two other people were taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries.

“The Newry Road, which was closed for a number of hours, has now fully re-opened to traffic.

“Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or to anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage that could assist with our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 1288 20/04/26.”