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Two people died in a workplace incident on the Ballygowan Road in Crossnacreevy, Co Down. Emergency services were deployed but no one was taken from the scene; the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland is investigating. Ulster Unionist Kathryn Owen called it a tragic event for the local community and praised the emergency response teams involved.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-02,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On Ballygowan Road in Crossnacreevy, Co Down, a serious workplace incident resulted in two deaths. Emergency services including three ambulances and two Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) were dispatched but no casualties were evacuated from the scene. The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) sent inspectors to investigate the circumstances of the event. Local MP Kathryn Owen expressed her condolences, describing it as a tragic incident in a close-knit community that has caused shock and sadness locally and beyond. As a precautionary measure, Ballygowan Road remains closed with authorities advising residents to use alternative routes.
Written for “Workplace Incident Co Down” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.
Two people have died following a workplace incident in Co Down.
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“Multiple emergency resources were sent including three emergency ambulances, and two Hazardous Area Response Teams (Hart),” it said.
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“No-one was taken from the scene.”
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The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland said its inspectors are on site.
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“HSENI is aware of an incident at a workplace in the Crossnacreevy area and inspectors are on site making inquiries into the circumstances,” it said.
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“We are currently liaising with the emergency services and other relevant agencies.”
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“My thoughts are with their families and loved ones at this devastating time and with the emergency services responding to the incident.
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“Ballygowan Road will remain closed.
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Ulster Unionist Kathryn Owen described it as a “tragic incident” in a “close knit community”.
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“I know this will have caused enormous shock and sadness, both locally and across the wider area,” she said.
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“I also want to pay tribute to our emergency services and specialist rescue teams, who have responded to an incredibly difficult situation.
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As always, they have shown great professionalism and dedication.
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“My thoughts remain with everyone affected by this tragedy.”
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