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Two killed in three-car accident Two killed in three-car accident
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Two people have died following an accident in County Down.Two people have died following an accident in County Down.
The accident - involving three cars - happened about half a mile from Newry shortly before midnight.The accident - involving three cars - happened about half a mile from Newry shortly before midnight.
It is understood one of the vehicles was a taxi. One man died at the scene, another died shortly after arriving at hospital.It is understood one of the vehicles was a taxi. One man died at the scene, another died shortly after arriving at hospital.
Three other people were injured. Two are ill but stable, while the injuries of the third person are not believed to be life threatening.Three other people were injured. Two are ill but stable, while the injuries of the third person are not believed to be life threatening.
The men who died were in their early 40s and mid 20s.The men who died were in their early 40s and mid 20s.
The younger victim has been named locally as Gerry Ferran.The younger victim has been named locally as Gerry Ferran.
Police said a number of people stopped at the scene of the accident and they have asked for them to contact them.Police said a number of people stopped at the scene of the accident and they have asked for them to contact them.
Newry and Armagh MP Conor Murphy of Sinn Fein said that the news had shocked the community.Newry and Armagh MP Conor Murphy of Sinn Fein said that the news had shocked the community.
"Death on our roads has become all to common news."Death on our roads has become all to common news.
"Presently the thoughts and prayers of all are with the families of both killed," he said."Presently the thoughts and prayers of all are with the families of both killed," he said.
Flowers laid at the scene of the crashFlowers laid at the scene of the crash
SDLP assembly member Dominic Bradley said the accident was tragic.SDLP assembly member Dominic Bradley said the accident was tragic.
"Once again two families have been left bereaved and my sympathy and the sympathy of the whole community here goes out to them."Once again two families have been left bereaved and my sympathy and the sympathy of the whole community here goes out to them.
"I know that this community will do everything possible to support the families at this very sad time for them," he said."I know that this community will do everything possible to support the families at this very sad time for them," he said.
The accident brings to 102 the number of people killed on Northern Ireland's roads this year.The accident brings to 102 the number of people killed on Northern Ireland's roads this year.
Meanwhile, another motorist was seriously injured when his car was involved in a collision with a Land Rover near Annahilt in County Down.Meanwhile, another motorist was seriously injured when his car was involved in a collision with a Land Rover near Annahilt in County Down.
The vehicles crashed near a corner on the Annahilt to Ballynahinch Road on Saturday morning.The vehicles crashed near a corner on the Annahilt to Ballynahinch Road on Saturday morning.