27/09/2004

Woman dies after being knocked down by car

A woman has died after she was knocked down by a car in Co Londonderry at the weekend.

Agnes Murray, 60, of O'Neill Park, Magherafelt was walking along the main road between Toomebridge and Castledawson with a male companion when they were hit by the vehicle at around 11pm on Sunday.

The man is currently being treated in hospital and is said to be in a serious condition.

Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them.

(MB/GMCG)

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