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Two dead and two seriously injured as police swoop in

Two people have died and two others have been left seriously hurt following a shooting in Northern Ireland.

Police Service of Northern Ireland is at the scene of the incident in the village of Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh.

The force said there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Ambulance crews were called to the shooting in the Drummeer Road area just after 8.20am today.

A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed two people were taken to hospital, including one by air ambulance.

“Following assessment and initial treatment at scene, one patient has been taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast by Air Ambulance and another to South West Acute Hospital by Ambulance,” they said.

Road closures have been put in place as police continue to work at the scene.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “The Drummeer Road, Maguiresbridge, is currently closed to road users.

“Please be aware that this may lead to delays on the A4 Belfast Road. An update will follow in due course.”

Irish MP Pat Cullen described it as a “tragic and shocking incident”.

The Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP said: “Firstly my thoughts are with the victims and their families at this tragic time.

“I am in contact with the police around this ongoing situation.

“Police are currently at the scene of an incident outside Maguiresbridge and there are a number of road closures while they carry out their investigations.

“I would urge people to not speculate on the details of this tragic and shocking incident.”

Diana Armstrong, member of the legislative assembly for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, said it has “shocked” the community.

“Heartbreaking and distressing news from Maguiresbridge this morning, she wrote to X.

“The loss of life and the serious injuries reported have shocked the local community.

“My thoughts are with the families of those affected and with everyone in the community as they come to terms with this tragedy.”

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