The four young people who died in a horror car crash, left to right, Marina Crilly, Phil Mitchell, Emma Mallon and Keith Morrison. (Image: Facebook) Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter More Newsletters Subscribe Please enter a valid email Something went wrong, please try again later. More Newsletters We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show me See Our Privacy Notice See Our Privacy Notice × Group 28 Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Four
Friends have been named as those who died in a horror crash over the weekend. Marina Crilly, Emma Mallon, Phil Mitchell and Keith Morrison, all in their 20s, have been named locally as those who died following the smash, which happened at around 2.10am on Sunday. The crash involved a grey Volkswagen
golf and the group were travelling on the Ballynahonemore Road in Armagh, Northern
Ireland, when the horror unfolded. As reported by the Mirror , tributes have been paid to the group and
police are appealing for information. Read More Related Articles Woman in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by car on Scots road Read More Related Articles Watch dramatic helicopter rescue as fishing boat sinks off Scots coast Emma Mallon (Image: Facebook) District Commander Superintendent Paul McGrattan said: “This is an unspeakable tragedy for the families involved, and for the wider community, who will understandably struggle to comprehend such loss of life. “A thorough and sensitive investigation is now under way and anyone with information that could assist us is asked to get in touch with the Collision Investigation Unit. Phil Mitchell (Image: Facebook) "Police remain at the scene at present and the Ballynahonemore Road will be closed for most of the day. The thoughts of the entire police service are with the families, friends and loved ones of those who have lost their lives.” The Motorsport Hub took to
Social Media to share their condolences for Phil. They said: “Awful news to hear that one of the car crash victims in Armagh over the weekend was Phil Mitchell. Keith Morrison (Image: Facebook) “An experienced competitor especially in the junior categories, he was the 2019 Junior Border Rally Champions. Thoughts are with the family circle at this time.” DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson described it as a “devastating incident”. In a post on X, Sir Jeffrey said: “Tragic news coming from Armagh. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the four deceased in this devastating incident.” Marina Crilly (Image: Facebook) On Sunday, Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan expressed his condolences. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: "I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that four people tragically lost their lives in a collision on the Ballynahonemore Road this morning. "I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of all those involved in this tragic accident. This has left the entire community stunned and heartbroken. We will all rally around to support these families in what will be difficult days ahead. Top news stories today Butcher surgeon advertising new clinic Wedding boss banned from director role GMB accused of silencing staff Scottish Water blasted for 'neglect' "I also want to pay tribute to the emergency services for all their efforts at the scene and would appeal to anyone with information to bring it forward to the police." Inquiries into the collision are ongoing, and officers from the Collision Investigation Unit appealed to anyone who was travelling in the area at the time of the collision, or who has any dashcam or mobile phone footage, to contact them at Sprucefield on 101, quoting reference number 1661 23/03/24. The Collision Investigation Unit can be contacted on 101 or online by clicking here . Don't miss the latest news from around
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