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Kilkeel: 11-year-old boy dies following road traffic collision
- On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, an 11-year-old boy died following a collision in Kilkeel, PSNI confirmed.
- At around 8am, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 08:17 and dispatched an ambulance, a paramedic, and a Charity Air Ambulance to Corcreaghan Road, PSNI said.
- After on-scene treatment, the child was transported to Daisy Hill Hospital and was pronounced deceased a short time later.
- Police asked the public to call 101 quoting reference 242 03/02/26 or submit footage online, with Detective Inspector Stewart appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
- Police closed the Corcreaghan Road near Kilkeel after the collision, with local MLAs describing the death as heartbreaking and offering condolences.
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