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A woman has died after being hit by a car in Comber on Saturday afternoon.
PSNI Inspector Adair said: “Police received and responded to a report of a road traffic collision involving a car and a female pedestrian in the Ballygowan Road area of the town shortly before 4.45pm.
“Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service were also in attendance.
“Sadly, the pedestrian died at the scene from her injuries.”
“The area was closed to traffic for a period of time, but later re-opened.”
A local DUP councillor has said that the whole community is “saddened” at the news.
Cllr Libby Douglas said: “The whole Comber community is saddened at this tragic incident, we are all in shock.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the lady’s family.”
UUP councillor Phlilp Smith added: “The whole community is shocked at this sad loss of life and our hearts go out to her family at this difficult time.”
Inspector Adair continued: “Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed it, or who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage that could assist with enquiries, to get in touch.
“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1177 of 22/02/25.”
News Catch Up – Sunday 23 February
