Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

PA Archive/Press Association Images

17-year-old girl killed in road traffic collision

The collision occurred shortly after 11am this morning in Coleraine, Co Derry.

Updated 17.35 – 16/10/2014 

EMMA SCOTT, A 17-year-old girl from the Aghadowey area, died yesterday in a road traffic accident in Northern Ireland.

The crash, which took place at the Creamery Road area in Coleraine, Co Derry happened this morning shortly before 11am.

The incident involved a collision between a silver Audi A4 and a red Mini.

The female who was fatally injured was driving the Mini when the crash happened.

A man and a woman, both of who were travelling in the Audi A4, were both taken to hospital following the incident with injuries not believed to be life threatening.

The Creamery Road between Ballyrashane Road and the Cloyfin Road remains closed and motorists are advised to take alternative routes.

The public are being urged by Inspector Alison Ferguson to come forward with any information about the incident to the Collision Investigation Unit at Steeple Police Station or to contact local Police at Coleraine Police Station.

First published 17.20 – 15/10/2014

Read: 87-year-old man dies after being knocked out of his wheelchair in hit and run

Also: Two young men arrested after 18-year-old knocked down and killed

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds