06/01/2025

Young Boy Dies In Quad Bike Incident In Killeavy

The PSNI are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a young boy in a quad bike incident in Killeavy on Thursday, 02 January.

Police received a report of a 13-year-old boy being injured following an incident involving a quad bike on the Low Road. The boy was taken to hospital where he tragically passed away.
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Inspector Cherith Adair said: "An investigation to establish the circumstances is underway and anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell footage that could help with enquiries, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference CW 785 02/01/25."

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