Family of young Cavan woman 'devastated' after tragic death in horror crash

The family of a woman who died in a crash in Co Fermanagh have said they are devastated by her death.

Amy Stokes, 20, from Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, died after a single-vehicle crash in Derrylin on Monday evening.

Her family said in a statement, issued through the Police Service of Northern Ireland, that they are devastated by her loss and she will be sorely missed by family and friends.

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Police received a report of a collision on the Ballyconnell Road in Derrylin, involving a silver Vauxhall Astra, after 10.50pm on Monday. Inspector Cherith Adair, from the collision investigation unit, said a passenger in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The other occupants of the vehicle were taken to hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries. The Ballyconnell Road has now reopened after being closed overnight.”

Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have captured dashcam or other footage to contact them.

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