02/12/2015

Man Dies After A1 Crash In Co Down

A man has died following a collision on the A1 in Co Down.

The victim was killed after two cars collided on the A1 between Loughbrickland and Newry at around 5.30pm on Tuesday.

Two other people were taken to hospital, however their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A silver Mazda 3 and a blue Volkswagon Caddy were involved in the crash.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the vehicles or who have any more information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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