Woman in her 20s dies following two-vehicle collision in Co Down as police launch investigation

A woman in her 20s has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Kilkeel, prompting an active police investigation and a public appeal for information.

The fatal crash occurred on the Newry Road on Monday evening, April 20, with emergency services called to the scene shortly before 6.30pm.

Emergency response and confirmation of death

Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit confirmed the details of the incident.

“Shortly before 6.30pm, we received a report of a collision involving a white Audi A1 and blue Mercedes Benz on the Newry Road,” he said.

“Officers alongside colleagues from other emergency services attended, however, sadly the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.”

The woman, who was aged in her 20s, died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency responders.

Other injured parties taken to hospital

Police also confirmed that two other people were injured in the collision.

“Two other people were taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries,” Detective Inspector Stewart added.

No further details on the extent of those injuries have been released at this stage.

Road closure and reopening

The Newry Road was closed for a number of hours following the crash to allow emergency services to respond and for collision investigators to examine the scene.

The road has since fully reopened to traffic.

Police appeal for witnesses and footage

Enquiries into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing, with officers now appealing to the public for assistance.

Detective Inspector Stewart said:

“Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or to anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage that could assist with our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 1288 20/04/26.”

Police have urged anyone with relevant information or footage to come forward as they work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.

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At a glance

• Woman in her 20s dies following two-vehicle collision in Kilkeel

• Crash occurred on Newry Road shortly before 6.30pm on Monday, April 20

• Vehicles involved were a white Audi A1 and a blue Mercedes Benz

• Woman pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services

• Two other people injured and taken to hospital

• Road closed for several hours before reopening

• Police investigation ongoing into circumstances of crash

• Witnesses and anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage urged to come forward

• Contact police on 101 quoting reference 1288 20/04/26