Killeavy tragedy: Boy, 13, dies after crash involving quad bike

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A young teenager has died after a crash in Killeavy, Co Armagh, on Thursday.

The 13-year-old boy passed away in hospital after the collision involving a quad bike on the Low Road area on January 2.

The road has now reopened on Friday afternoon.

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A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police can confirm that a 13-year-old boy has sadly died following a collision involving a quad bike on Thursday, January 2nd."

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.”

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