04/08/2010

Castlerock Gas Tragedy Probed

People in a Co Londonderry seaside resort are struggling to come to terms with a double tragedy overnight after two teenagers were found dead in a holiday flat.

Carbon monoxide was suspected after the teenagers were found and Ambulance crews called to the holiday apartment in Castlerock on Tuesday evening.

Another male was taken from the holiday apartment at Tunnel Brae Court to the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine where he is said to be in a stable condition.

It is understood the teenagers, said to be 18, were from Newtownabbey and were awaiting A-Level results.

Health and Safety experts have been called to scene.

(BMcC/GK)

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