05/09/2006

Woman dies in County Derry crash

A woman has died following a road traffic collision in County Londonderry.

The victim, who has not been named, is confirmed as being 40 years old and from the Coleraine area.

She died yesterday after the car in which she was travelling, was in collision with a Transit van in the Cromore Road area of Portstewart just before 3.30pm.

There are no further details.

A total of 83 people have died on Northern Ireland's roads so far this year.

Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the crash, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF)

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