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21/09/2018
Eight-Year-Old Boy Killed In Collision In Maghera
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the death of a young child in County L'Derry.
An eight-year-old died after he was struck by a car on the Glenshane Road, Maghera, at about 8pm on Thursday, 20 September.
It is understood the boy was struck near the entrance of a petrol station.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident and have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or may have captured dashcam footage, to contact them.
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has expressed his deepest sympathies to the family of the boy.
Mr McGlone said: "My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this young boy as they come to terms with this terrible loss.
"Most of us cannot begin to imagine what the family are feeling upon receiving this devastating news.
"I am confident the local community will rally to support them at this deeply sad time."
(MH/CM)
An eight-year-old died after he was struck by a car on the Glenshane Road, Maghera, at about 8pm on Thursday, 20 September.
It is understood the boy was struck near the entrance of a petrol station.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident and have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or may have captured dashcam footage, to contact them.
SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has expressed his deepest sympathies to the family of the boy.
Mr McGlone said: "My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this young boy as they come to terms with this terrible loss.
"Most of us cannot begin to imagine what the family are feeling upon receiving this devastating news.
"I am confident the local community will rally to support them at this deeply sad time."
(MH/CM)
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