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Five-year-old girl dies after collision with van in Newry, says Police Service of Northern Ireland
Police say a 40-year-old woman was arrested as witnesses are urged to share dash-cam footage after the collision.
- On Sunday night, six-year-old Kourtney Khloe McCormick died after being struck by a black Ford Tourneo van in the Springfarm Heights area of Newry, Northern Ireland.
- Detective Inspector Stewart from the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit confirmed the driver, a 40-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene and remains in custody while inquiries continue.
- The Carnagat Road remains closed at its junctions with Springfarm Heights and Stony Hill as police continue their investigation into the collision.
- Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins called the event "heartbreaking news that a young child has died," while the Infrastructure Minister added, "My thoughts and prayers are with the child."
- Authorities urge anyone with information or dash-cam footage to call the Police Service on 101, quoting reference 1552, to assist the ongoing investigation.
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