Four PSNI Officers Killed In RTA

Sierra Oscar

A tragic accident it would seem, not much info yet as it is just breaking news:

Four police officers have been killed in an early morning road accident in County Down.
Four policemen have been killed in a road accident in County Down.

It is understood they were on their way to help a colleague when the accident happened on the road between Warrenpoint and Kilkeel at around 0400.

The two full-time and two part-time officers were from the Mourne area. It is understood some had young children.

A police spokesman said there was "no indication that the deaths were terrorist related. Police are treating the deaths as a tragic accident."

Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde visited the scene of the tragedy.

He said he was "shocked" at what he had seen, and at the loss suffered by both the families of the men and the PSNI.

Mayor of Newry and Mourne, Colman Burns, said the news "had caused great shock and despair throughout the community".

DUP assembly member Jim Wells said: "It is my prayer that the peace of God will be with each family as they face this difficult time."

The Moygannon Road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7744551.stm

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers were on duty at the time of the accident on the Moygannon Road, the main route linking Warrenpoint and Kilkeel, Co Down.

The four male officers were in a 4x4 police vehicle which is understood to have left the road in the crash which happened shortly before 4am.

There is no evidence of a terrorist link to the tragedy at this stage.

Police have sealed-off the scene of the crash which occurred on a road that runs along the shoreline of south County Down.

No other vehicle was involved in the accident.

The Ulster Unionist Party's Basil McCrea said he was shocked to hear of the tragedy and he extended his condolences to the deceased officers' families, friends and colleagues.

"This is a dreadful tragedy," he said. "And it is a stark reminder of the debt we owe the PSNI for the work they do for the community.

"The Ulster Unionist Party passes on its sincere condolences today."

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Terrontress

That's awful. I wonder if it was a Tangi they were in. I wouldn't expect the passenger protection in those to be up to much.

RIP

New Recruit

The dangers we face became a reality last night as 4 of our colleagues were killed in Warrenpoint last night in what appears to be a tragic accident.

My sincere condolences to the families, friends and all in the PSNI family.

RIP...

hammy140

As a serving member of AGS, I have massive respect for the PSNI, and my sincerest condolences to family, friends and colleagues of the fallen policemen.

RIP

PapaYankeeGirl

Such sad news.

RIP

kleefarr

Very sad. Condolences to all.

More here... http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/ireland/mhidqlojeyey/

tfitzgerald

i was very saddened to hear of the deaths of the 4 psni members i would like to offer my condolences and prayers to their families and their work colleagues

tfitzgerald

JVB

Can't put into words the sadness of this tragic event. My thoughts are with their families today.

MrsGeneHunt

Incredibly sad news. Thoughts and prayers with all the families.

timmywex

RIP

eroo

A sad day for emergency services. My thoughts go out to there family and colleagues .. RIP

integra1

Very sad news, thoughts and prayers go out to families/friends

Awful tragedy...

TheNog

Its no consolation but it just shows how much comradery there is within Police Forces to help out a colleague when they are in danger.

May the Rest in Peace.

deadwood

Terrible loss. Heartfelt condolences to our colleagues in the PSNI.

SV

Very sad story.


Rest in peace..

Chelsea555

Thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends today....gone but not forgotten..RIP

inspector71

Awful shame, and just before christmas. My thoughts especially go to the two with children.

Adam

surfrunner

Tragic news. Thoughts are with their families and colleagues.
May they rest in peace.

donvito99

I heard it was one of the Mitsubishi jeeps, not sure if thats a Tangi Terrontress. The Police also said they are going to examine the vehicles black box.


RIP

Slippin Jimmy

RIP very sad news

civdef

RIP

metman

Condolences to the officers' families, friends and colleagues.

i-digress

RIP.

smyff

R.I.P

Funkyzeit

Very sad - condolances to all family/friends.
RIP

PapaYankeeGirl

http://www3.u.tv/news/LocalNews/index.asp?id=92277

As if the crash wasnt bad enough, seemingly their vehicle caught fire as well. They were aged in their 20's and 30's. Its so sad.

dannyboy2009

What thoses men must have went through before they died is horrible I feel very very sorry for their familes.

djtechnics1210

RIP, such a terrible tragedy

msg11

Tragic loss of life, RIP.

gilly0512

msg11 wrote: »

Tragic loss of life, RIP.

A horrific tragedy, and just shows the dangers our emergency services face anytime they respond to a call. May they rest in peace, and may god give their families and colleagues the strength to get over this awful tragedy.

PEGGYSUE'S MAMA

So very sad, I really hope and pray that they didn't suffer... God bless them and their families, things like this really puts life and all of it's silly wee quibbles into perspective.

integra1

PEGGYSUE'S MAMA wrote: »

So very sad, I really hope and pray that they didn't suffer... God bless them and their families, things like this really puts life and all of it's silly wee quibbles into perspective.

Very true, we only think we have problems sometimes!!

dreamer_ire

I've printed off your comments and passed them to my friend in PSNI who will pass them to E District where the four officers were stationed.

Chelsea555

integra1 wrote: »

Very true, we only think we have problems sometimes!!

We have no problems at all compared to what the families and friends of the four PSNI Officers are going through right now. God bless them!!! RIP

Chelsea555

dreamer_ire wrote: »

I've printed off your comments and passed them to my friend in PSNI who will pass them to E District where the four officers were stationed.

Thank you that means alot!!!

angelfire9

RIP, terrible tragedy, terrible loss for their families

James_UK

My condolences to the families of the 4 killed. So close to Christmas My heart goes out to them. x

R.I.P x

miceal

terrible tragedy, RIP.

Turner

Threads merged btw.

PapaYankeeGirl

http://www3.u.tv/news/LocalNews/index.asp?id=92646&sel2=1&sel=1&local=1