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An operation continues this evening at Victoria Lock on the Omeath Road outside Newry following reports that a van had entered the water around lunchtime today.

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The rescue service in operation at Victoria Lock this afternoon. Photograph: NewRayPics
Rescue service personnel in operation at Victoria Lock, Newry this afternoon. Photograph: NewRayPics

PSNI, NI Fire and Rescue Service personnel and divers were on the scene throughout the afternoon.

Victoria Lock is the first lock chamber of Newry Ship Canal where the canal meets Carlingford Lough.

No other details are available at present.

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