Armagh woman (78) dies in Tenerife crash

A woman (78) from Armagh has died after being hit by a car in Tenerife.

A woman (78) from Armagh has died after being hit by a car in Tenerife.

Molly Grimley from Portadown Road, Armagh was with her two daughters when she was knocked down at a pedestrian crossing.

Mrs Grimley, a mother-of-five, was thrown from her wheelchair and died later in hospital.

She had just left a restaurant in the busy resort of Las Americas.

It is understood the driver of the car was later arrested by police and breath-tested. He may face charges.

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