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10/08/2023
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Alliance Express 'Sincere Condolences' On Death Of Child In Carrickfergus
Alliance East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly has expressed his sincere condolences to the family of Scarlett Rosborough, the eight-year-old girl killed in a traffic collision in Carrickfergus.
Scarlett Rosborough from Larne died following the single-vehicle crash in the High Street area of the town around 11.40am on Wednesday. A second child has been taken to hospital with injuries.
"Words are little consolation at this time but my deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the family of Scarlett," said Mr Donnelly.
"To lose a loved one at such a young age is nothing other than an absolute tragedy and I can’t even begin to comprehend the pain they will be experiencing at this time. There is a sense of shock in the local community today following this tragedy.
"My thoughts are also with the other child injured and I hope they make a full recovery. My thanks go to the emergency services who attended the scene of this terrible incident. My heartfelt sympathies also go to them, as this cannot have been an easy situation to deal with.
"I urge anyone who was in the area at the time of this accident to come forward with information and give it to the PSNI."
Lurgan Job Losses 'Devastating News' – SF
Sinn Féin has expressed their concern at the announcement of up to 500 job losses at a Lurgan-based haulage company, Morgan McLernon after they were told the company is considering shutting down.
MLA John O’Dowd said: "This announcement will be devastating news for the workers at the company and for the local economy.
"It should not be lost on anyone that the company has pinned much of the blame for this announcement on the Brexit fall-out.
"With no Economy Minister in place as a result of the boycott of the Executive by one party I will be contacting the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Economy to see what it can do to support the company and its workers."
Appeal For Information On Fatal Collision In Dromara
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the Ballynahinch Road, Dromara.
A police spokesperson said: "Police received a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a blue Scania lorry shortly after 7.45am.
"Officers attended along with colleagues from the other emergency services, but sadly the driver of the lorry died from his injuries at the scene.
"Ballynahinch Road has now re-opened and a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is underway.
"Anyone with any information, or who has dash-cam footage which could assist with the investigation, is asked to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 250 08/08/23."
Alliance East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly has expressed his sincere condolences to the family of Scarlett Rosborough, the eight-year-old girl killed in a traffic collision in Carrickfergus.
Scarlett Rosborough from Larne died following the single-vehicle crash in the High Street area of the town around 11.40am on Wednesday. A second child has been taken to hospital with injuries.
"Words are little consolation at this time but my deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the family of Scarlett," said Mr Donnelly.
"To lose a loved one at such a young age is nothing other than an absolute tragedy and I can’t even begin to comprehend the pain they will be experiencing at this time. There is a sense of shock in the local community today following this tragedy.
"My thoughts are also with the other child injured and I hope they make a full recovery. My thanks go to the emergency services who attended the scene of this terrible incident. My heartfelt sympathies also go to them, as this cannot have been an easy situation to deal with.
"I urge anyone who was in the area at the time of this accident to come forward with information and give it to the PSNI."
Lurgan Job Losses 'Devastating News' – SF
Sinn Féin has expressed their concern at the announcement of up to 500 job losses at a Lurgan-based haulage company, Morgan McLernon after they were told the company is considering shutting down.
MLA John O’Dowd said: "This announcement will be devastating news for the workers at the company and for the local economy.
"It should not be lost on anyone that the company has pinned much of the blame for this announcement on the Brexit fall-out.
"With no Economy Minister in place as a result of the boycott of the Executive by one party I will be contacting the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Economy to see what it can do to support the company and its workers."
Appeal For Information On Fatal Collision In Dromara
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the Ballynahinch Road, Dromara.
A police spokesperson said: "Police received a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a blue Scania lorry shortly after 7.45am.
"Officers attended along with colleagues from the other emergency services, but sadly the driver of the lorry died from his injuries at the scene.
"Ballynahinch Road has now re-opened and a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is underway.
"Anyone with any information, or who has dash-cam footage which could assist with the investigation, is asked to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 250 08/08/23."
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