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Three people die in two-car crash | Three people die in two-car crash |
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Three people have died after a road accident in County Down. | Three people have died after a road accident in County Down. |
It is understood two cars were involved in a collision on the Killinchy Road near Comber. The accident happened shortly after midnight. | It is understood two cars were involved in a collision on the Killinchy Road near Comber. The accident happened shortly after midnight. |
Two men and a woman travelling in one of the cars were killed. Their names have not yet been released. | Two men and a woman travelling in one of the cars were killed. Their names have not yet been released. |
The road is likely to be closed for most of the morning between the Tullymagee Road and Quarry Road junctions. | The road is likely to be closed for most of the morning between the Tullymagee Road and Quarry Road junctions. |
Strangford MP Iris Robinson said she was deeply saddened by the accident. | Strangford MP Iris Robinson said she was deeply saddened by the accident. |
"The roads around Comber can be very dangerous at this time of year, especially in the dark," she said. | "The roads around Comber can be very dangerous at this time of year, especially in the dark," she said. |
"I appeal to anyone travelling at anytime of the day to be very careful on these roads as we do not want to see anymore fatalities this year." | "I appeal to anyone travelling at anytime of the day to be very careful on these roads as we do not want to see anymore fatalities this year." |
Alliance Party assembly member Kieran McCarthy said the deaths were "heartbreaking". | |
"This is simply devastating for the families of those who died in this tragedy and the community is reeling at this horrendous news. | |
"Three more families will be without treasured loved ones this Christmas," he said. | |
SDLP councillor Joe Boyle said: "This stretch of road is especially perilous and there have been several fatal accidents on it. | |
"I urge the Roads Service to investigate, as a matter of urgency, this route and determine whether any further precautions can be taken to prevent any further loss of life." |