25/07/2016

Two Dead In Co Antrim Road Crash

Two women have died after a crash in Co Antrim this morning, 25 July.

It happened on the Church Road in Randalstown.

The road remains closed and emergency services are at the scene.

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and to seek an alternative route.

DUP MLA Trevor Clarke tweeted: "It is with great sadness, that two individuals have lost their lives following this morning's accident on Church Road, Randalstown."

Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney said: "The deaths of two women on the Church Road outside Randalstown early this morning have caused a deep sense of shock and sadness in the local area.

"Any death on our roads is one death too many.

"I send my condolences to the family and friends of the two women at this sad and difficult time.

"I also hope that the others who were injured in this incident make a full recovery."

(DT)




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