13-year-old boy dies in Newry after quad bike crash
Police say he was taken to hospital where he tragically passed away.
Last updated 3rd Jan 2025
A 13-year-old boy has sadly died after a quad bike crash in Newry.
It happened yesterday (2nd January), on the Low Road in Killeavy.
He was taken to hospital where he tragically passed away.
Inspector Cherith Adair said: “We received a report of a boy being injured following an incident involving a quad bike on the Low Road, Killeavy. He was taken to hospital where he tragically passed away. The road which was closed, has since reopened.
“An investigation to establish the circumstances is underway and anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell footage that could help with enquiries, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference CW 785– 02/01/25.”