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A child has died after being hit by a car in Co Down.
The crash happened in the Rowreagh Road area of Kircubbin on Monday evening.
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Sgt Irwin said: "Shortly before 8.20pm it was reported that a young male child was struck by a car in the area.
“The child was taken to hospital, but sadly died as a result of his injuries.”
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No other vehicle was involved.
The road was closed following the incident but has now reopened.
Police enquiries are continuing and anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam footage or other information, is asked to contact them on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 1696 30/08/21.
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