04/04/2013

Other News In Brief

Man Killed By Lorry In L'Derry

A man has died after being hit by a lorry in L'Derry.

The 31-year-old was killed after being struck on the Crescent Link near Caw roundabout in the city at about 1400 on Tuesday.

He was taken to hospital but died on Wednesday morning.

House Fire Death In West Belfast

A person has died in a fire at a house in west Belfast.

The blaze occurred at a house in Lenadoon Avenue at about midnight on Thursday.

Experts are currently surveying the scene to examine how the fire started.

More details are as yet unavailable.

Carrickfergus Reopened Following Security Alert

Roads in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, have been reopened following confirmation that a suspicious object was "nothing untoward".

The device was found close to a shopping centre at Victoria Road on Thursday morning.

Police had to evacuate houses in the area during the alert, and residents were sheltered in Carrickfergus leisure centre.

The Larne Road and Victoria Road have now been reopened.

Man Arrested Over Omagh Traffic Death

A man has been arrested over the death of a man in a traffic accident in Omagh.

The 43-year-old was arrested following the death of the victim, who was in his 70s and from Omagh.

The incident occurred in Sedan Avenue near the bus depot on Wednesday morning.

Police have not yet revealed the victim's name, but are appealing for any witnesses to contact them on 0845 600 8000.

(IT/CD)

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