04/07/2002

Pensioner dies in County Down road collision

An elderly man has died following an road accident in County Down yesterday.

The accident happened on the A1 dual carriageway, at Banbridge.

The Citroen car, which the 74-year-old man was driving, was involved in a collision with a lorry.

The accident happened shortly before 2pm.

The man’s name has yet to be released by police. (AMcE)


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