03/06/2015

18-Year-Old Arrested After Fatal Crash In L'Derry

A man has been arrested after two people died following a collision outside L'Derry.

The two male victims, aged 19 and 21, where from the Donemana area near Strabane.

The 18-year-old driver of the car has been released from hospital. He has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, causing death and dangerous driving causing grievous bodily injury.

A girl, 16, who was a passenger in the car, has also been released from hospital.

The one-vehicle crash occurred between Newbuildings and Magheramason between 3am and 3.30am on Wednesday morning.

Police are appealing to anyone who saw a black Volkswagon Golf travelling from Strabane to L'Derry to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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