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Four policemen have been killed in a road accident in County Down.Four policemen have been killed in a road accident in County Down.
It is understood they were on their way to help a colleague when the accident happened at about 0400 GMT on the road between Warrenpoint and Kilkeel.It is understood they were on their way to help a colleague when the accident happened at about 0400 GMT on the road between Warrenpoint and Kilkeel.
The two full-time and two part-time officers were from the Mourne area. It is understood some had young children.The two full-time and two part-time officers were from the Mourne area. It is understood some had young children.
A police spokesman said there was "no indication that the deaths were terrorist related. Police are treating the deaths as a tragic accident."A police spokesman said there was "no indication that the deaths were terrorist related. Police are treating the deaths as a tragic accident."
Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde visited the scene of the tragedy.Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde visited the scene of the tragedy.
He said he was "shocked" at what he had seen, and at the loss suffered by both the families of the men and the PSNI.He said he was "shocked" at what he had seen, and at the loss suffered by both the families of the men and the PSNI.
Secretary of State Shaun Woodward paid tribute to the work the police do.
"It is at times like this that the huge debt that we all owe them is brought home in a particularly shocking and cruel way," he said.
Mayor of Newry and Mourne, Colman Burns, said the news "had caused great shock and despair throughout the community".Mayor of Newry and Mourne, Colman Burns, said the news "had caused great shock and despair throughout the community".
DUP assembly member Jim Wells said: "It is my prayer that the peace of God will be with each family as they face this difficult time."DUP assembly member Jim Wells said: "It is my prayer that the peace of God will be with each family as they face this difficult time."
Policing Board chairman Sir Desmond Rea said he was deeply saddened.
"To lose four officers in a road traffic collision is horrific and on behalf of the Policing Board I offer my sincere condolences to the families of these officers who will be absolutely devastated by this tragic event," he said.
The Moygannon Road is expected to remain closed for several hours.The Moygannon Road is expected to remain closed for several hours.