Women killed, eight injured in Newry collision

A woman has been killed and 8 others injured, some seriously, in a road collision a couple of miles north of Newry.

A woman has been killed and 8 others injured, some seriously, in a road collision a couple of miles north of Newry.

The accident happened just after 9am this morning at the Tinker’s Hill area of Belfast dual carriageway outside Newry.

Four vehicles are believed to have been involved in the incident.

Traffic diversions are in place and will remain until 5pm this evening. Large vehicles have been advised to avoid the area.

Luke Cassidy

Luke Cassidy

Luke Cassidy is Digital Production Editor of The Irish Times