26/09/2014

Cyclist Killed In North Down

A cyclist has been killed following a collision with a lorry.

It is understood that the victim is male and aged in his 30s. The incident happened on the A1 carriageway outside Newry at about 20:30 on Thursday.

The man died in hospital a short time after arrival.

No details on the man's identity have been released.

(MH/JP)

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