31/03/2015

Man Injured After Tree Falls On Van

A man has been injured after a tree fell on the van he was driving in County Armagh.

The accident occurred on the Coolkill Road on Tuesday afternoon.

The man has been taken to hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Another man was also in the van but was able to escape get out unharmed.

The road is closed and diversions gave been put in place.

(CD)

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