Four policemen killed in road crash

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The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers were on duty at the time of the accident on the Moygannon Road, the main route linking Warrenpoint and Kilkeel, Co Down.

The four male officers were in a 4x4 police vehicle which is understood to have left the road in the crash.

There is no evidence of a terrorist link to the tragedy at this stage.

Police have sealed-off the scene of the crash which occurred on a road that runs along the shoreline of south County Down.

No other vehicle was involved in the accident.

The Ulster Unionist Party's Basil McCrea said he was shocked to hear of the tragedy and he extended his condolences to the deceased officers' families, friends and colleagues.

"This is a dreadful tragedy," he said, "And it is a stark reminder of the debt we owe the PSNI for the work they do for the community.

"The Ulster Unionist Party passes on its sincere condolences today."