Brian Black dead – Ex-TV presenter dies after his car plunges off harbour wall into river - The Sun

FORMER TV presenter Brian Black has died after his car plunged off a harbour wall into a river.

Mr Black, who had worked as a presenter and programme maker with UTV, was freed from the vehicle when it plunged into the Strangford harbour on Tuesday morning.

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Brian Black has died after the car he was in plunged into Strangford Lough on Tuesday morning

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The popular former TV presenter died this morning Credit: UTV

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Tributes were paid to Mr Black by devastated former colleagues Credit: UTV

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His car plunged into the water at Strangford Harbour, in County Down

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Photos from the scene showed a car being hauled out of the water

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Mr Black's car is pulled from the river this morning

He was then rushed to the Royal Victoria Hospital by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, where he later died.

Mr Black, who was known for his reporting on environmental issues, was in his 70s.

His car went into the water at Strangford Harbour, in County Down.

The incident was reported at Quay Road at about 11.40am this morning.

The NI Coastguard, Fire and Rescue Service, RNLI and the PSNI were involved in the operation, including a Coastguard helicopter from Prestwick and specialist rescue teams.

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Photos from the scene showed a Honda being hauled out of the water.

UTV's political editor Ken Reid said he and his colleagues were in a state of shock.

He tweeted: "Devastated. My old UTV colleague Brian Black has been killed in a tragic accident. He was a special man, great communicator with a special passion for improving our environment. The UTV family is in a state of shock at the loss. RIP."

Former UTV presenter Gerry Kelly also expressed his shock.

"I am devastated to learn of the tragic death of my former UTV colleague Brian Black. May he rest in peace," he wrote on Twitter.

Another ex-UTV presenter, Adrian Logan, tweeted: "Just heard the news about my former UTV colleague Brian Black. Very sad. RIP."

Former colleague Kate Smith wrote: "Shocked and so sad to hear of the death of my former UTV and prior to that RTE colleague Brian Black.

"I've known him a lifetime...he was always a true professional and a wonderful colleague. Deepest sympathy to his family. RIP Brian."

A NIFRS spokesman said Mr Black had been freed from the car by members of the public and the Coastguard.

"The Coastguard helicopter carried out an aerial search, while NIFRS specialist rescue team and the RNLI carried out search on the water to make sure there were no other casualties," he said.

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Mr Black, who was known for his reporting on environmental issues, died this morning Credit: UTV

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Mr Black's Honda was pulled from the harbour this morningCredit: PA:Press Association

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Mr Black died in hospital after being freed from the vehicle, police have confirmed

I am devastated to learn of the tragic death of my former UTV colleague Brian Black.May he rest in peace.

— Gerry Kelly (@GerryKellyShow) August 4, 2020

Shocked and so sad to hear of the death of my former UTV and prior to that RTE colleague Brian Black. I’ve known him a lifetime ... he was always a true professional and a wonderful colleague.Deepest sympathy to his family .. RIP Brian pic.twitter.com/QKfRwrHiTy

— Kate Smith (@deanescranmore) August 4, 2020

Devastated. My old UTV colleague Brian Black has been killed in a tragic accident. He was a special man, great communicator with a special passion for improving our environment. The UTV family is in a state of shock at the loss. RIP

— Ken Reid #wash your hands and keep a safe distance (@KenReid_utv) August 4, 2020

So sad to learn of the passing of #BrianBlack. Brian was a superb journalist, programme maker and environmental champion. I send my condolences to his family and friends. The whole @utv family - past and present - will mourn the loss of a remarkable man. pic.twitter.com/AENL4Ws6uN

— Michael Wilson (@MWTweets) August 4, 2020

Sad news...... Police confirm Brian Black, aged in his 70’s, has died following an incident today. Police say they received a report at 11.30am that a car had entered the water at Strangford. Mr Black was freed from the vehicle and taken to hospital where he passed away.

— Chris Hagan (@hagan_utv) August 4, 2020

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