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Water ballons being thrown at cars could result in accident - Rafferty

Published: 27 July, 2009

Armagh Sinn Féin councillor has expressed her concern that water balloons being thrown at cars could result in a life threatening accident.

"A number of people have approached me regarding the youths who are throwing water balloons from Navan Manor onto the Killylea road" said local Sinn Féin councillor Cathy Rafferty, "This raises the prospect of some unsuspecting driver being made to swerve with terrible consequences"

"What appears to be a bit of devilment could have a dire outcome, I would urge those involved to stop and think that a member of their own family could be walking beside the road and be injured or worse if a drivers does swerve off the road. Also I hope parents will make their children aware of the dangers of interfering with traffic no matter how harmless it may appear to be"