01/02/2005
Coastguard dies in car accident
A coastguard has been killed in a car accident while he was on his way to a rescue operation in Co Down.
George Curry, 62, of Lynn Avenue in Bangor, was driving to Ballywalter when his car crashed at Innisfayle Drive.
Work colleague Brett Cunningham expressed deep regret at the news.
"George had invested 26 years of dedicated service to helping others, not only in his response to Emergency Incidents, but also in incident prevention campaigns over the years,” Mr Cunningham said.
"It is with deep regret that the Coastguard in Northern Ireland heard of his death and our thoughts are with his wife and family."
Police have appealed for anyone with information regarding the accident to contact them on 028 9065 0222.
(MB/SP)
George Curry, 62, of Lynn Avenue in Bangor, was driving to Ballywalter when his car crashed at Innisfayle Drive.
Work colleague Brett Cunningham expressed deep regret at the news.
"George had invested 26 years of dedicated service to helping others, not only in his response to Emergency Incidents, but also in incident prevention campaigns over the years,” Mr Cunningham said.
"It is with deep regret that the Coastguard in Northern Ireland heard of his death and our thoughts are with his wife and family."
Police have appealed for anyone with information regarding the accident to contact them on 028 9065 0222.
(MB/SP)
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