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18/11/2005
Road death victim named
A 25-year-old woman has died following a road traffic accident in Co Down on Thursday.
The victim, named as Olive McGinn, a teacher from Bessbrook, was driving a car which was involved in a collision with another car and a lorry near the Bernish Road, Newry, three-quarters of a mile from the Forkhill roundabout, at 5pm.
The driver of the other car was taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be serious.
The road was closed for a while as police investigated the cause of the accident however it has since been reopened.
Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them on 0845 600 8000.
(MB/SP)
The victim, named as Olive McGinn, a teacher from Bessbrook, was driving a car which was involved in a collision with another car and a lorry near the Bernish Road, Newry, three-quarters of a mile from the Forkhill roundabout, at 5pm.
The driver of the other car was taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be serious.
The road was closed for a while as police investigated the cause of the accident however it has since been reopened.
Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them on 0845 600 8000.
(MB/SP)
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