70-year-old woman dies following Londonderry crash

Two men, also in their 70s, were injured during the crash

The Limavady Road which was closed in both directions yesterday
Author: Chelsie KealeyPublished 19th Apr 2024

A woman in her 70s has died in hospital following a crash in County Londonderry.

The pensioner was a passenger in one of two cars involved in the crash on the Limavady Road yesterday afternoon.

The PSNI, NIFRS and the Ambulance service attended the scene and provided medical treatment.

Inspector Cherith Adair from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Medical treatment was provided to both drivers of the cars, two men aged in their 70s, and a woman who was a passenger in the grey Citroen C3.

“Sadly, the woman who was aged in her 70s, passed away a short time later after arriving in hospital for treatment to her injuries. Both drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

“The Limavady Road which was closed in both directions yesterday, Thursday 18th April, in order to facilitate emergency services, has since reopened.

“Our investigation is continuing and we would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam or mobile phone footage available to get in contact with us on 101, quoting reference number 1116 18/04/24.”

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