Pregnant woman killed after car crashes into group of people

A pregnant woman has been killed after a car crashed into three pedestrians in Northern Ireland.

Valeria Amorim, who was six months pregnant, was hit by the vehicle around 8pm on Monday in the town of Belleek, County Fermanagh

The 28-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

A woman in her 30s has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.

The two other pedestrians were treated at the scene.

Social Democratic and Labour Party councillor Adam Gannon offered his condolences to the victim.

‘The loss of a life is always incredibly sad and my thoughts are with the family and all those affected,’ he said.

Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

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