An 18-year-old man has died after a two-car collision in Co Down this morning.
Police say he was a passenger in a Peugeot 207 which collided with a Volkswagen Polo on the Coily Hill Road in Killyleagh shortly after midnight.
Six other young people, four males and two females, were injured and taken to hospital.
The condition of the injured parties is not yet known at this stage.
Inspector Frances McCullough said: “I am appealing for witnesses or anyone who saw either vehicle prior to the collision to please get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference 12 22/06/20.”
Alliance Councillor Patrick Brown said: "I am horrified to hear of this terrible car crash which has resulted in tragedy.
"My thoughts are with the loved ones of the deceased and those injured in the crash. I hope they make a full recovery from this incident, which has led to yet another young person losing their life on our roads.
"While not fully clear yet what happened, I urge anyone with information on this incident to contact police with it immediately."
