By Q Radio News
A woman has died following a single vehicle crash in Downpatrick.
It happened on the Belfast Road and was reported at around 10.30pm last night.
The route was closed for a while with diversions in place, but it has since re-opened.
Police are appealing for information.
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath has offered his condolences to the family of the woman who died.
“I offer my sincerest condolences to the family of the lady involved in this accident. This is heartwrenching news that no family wish to receive," he said.
"The single vehicle accident took place in the early hours of this morning.
"I thank the emergency services for their speedy and diligent work in this awful accident.
"I know the community will rally round and support family and friends of the deceased at this time.”
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has also expressed his sympathies.
“I was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of a woman in a road collision on the Belfast Road in Downpatric," he said.
“Any life lost on our roads is one too many.
“My thoughts are with the family, friends and loved ones of this woman at this sad and difficult time.”
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police can confirm that a woman has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Belfast Road in Downpatrick last night.
"Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was travelling on the Belfast Road at around that time and who may have witnessed the crash or captured dashcam footage that could assist the investigation.
"The Collision Investigation Unit can be contacted by calling 101, quoting reference number 2378 of 31/10/20."
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