13 year boy dies following quad bike crash near Newry

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Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash

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Police have confirmed a 13-year-old boy has died following a quad bike crash in South Armagh.

the accident happened just before 2:30pm on Thursday 2nd January

Inspector Cherith Adair said: “We received a report of a boy being injured following an incident involving a quad bike on the Low Road, Killeavy. He was taken to hospital where he tragically passed away. The road which was closed, has since reopened.

“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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