Two nuns have been killed in a road accident in the North.
The crash, which also involved a police car, happened near Newry, Co Down, just before 9.30am this morning.
In a statement, the Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed two women had died.
“Police can confirm that two women have died following a two-vehicle RTC which occurred on the Belfast Road, Newry, just before 9.25am this morning,” a spokesman said.
Three male police officers were in the vehicle at the time but none suffered serious injuries.
The accident happened on the Belfast Road near the Derrycraw Road junction. The road has been closed between the Outlet centre at Banbridge and Sheepbridge Road.
The Police Ombudsman’s office (Poni) has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash and a representative is understood to be on their way to the scene.
The PSNI spokesman added: “As is normal procedure, Poni have been informed and will now lead this investigation.”
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