Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This is terrible news and I hope those injured in this crash make a speedy recovery. Coming so soon after the deeply tragic news of the loss of three lives in a helicopter crash in the area on Saturday, this is extremely troubling.
“The Mourne mountains can often experience very adverse weather conditions and one can only imagine that in recent days the conditions have been treacherous.
“Police personnel often find themselves in very difficult circumstances to protect the community and we all owe the police a debt of gratitude for their courage.”
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