24/11/2016

Woman Dies Following Crash On The Glenshane Pass

A woman who died in a road crash on the Glenshane Pass, Co L'Derry, has been named as Loreto Douglas, aged 64.

The three vehicle collision happened near the Ponderosa Bar just before 9.15am on Wednesday, 23 November.

She was airlifted to hospital, however she died as a result of her injuries.

Three men and a woman were also taken to hospital, and two of the men have since been discharged.

The Glenshane Pass has since been re-opened.

(CD)

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