A 13-year-old boy has died after a crash involving a quad bike.

The tragedy occurred on Thursday, January 2 and is the first road death of 2025 in Northern Ireland.

The PSNI received a report of a boy being injured following an incident involving a quad bike on the Low Road, Killeavy.

He was taken to hospital where he tragically died.

Inspector Cherith Adair said: “The road, which was closed, has since reopened.

“An investigation to establish the circumstances is underway and anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell footage that could help with enquiries, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference CW 785– 02/01/25.”