28/02/2007

Woman dies following road traffic incident

An 82-year-old woman has died in hospital following a road traffic collision on Monday in County Antrim.

The victim Emma McFarland, from Rathvarna Avenue in Lisburn, was struck by a maroon Land Rover Discovery in Smithfield Square in Lisburn shortly before 2.20pm on Monday.

She died in hospital this morning.

Police are appealing to any witnesses to contact them on 0845 600 8000 or contact the confidential Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(JM/SP)

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