14/07/2026
Man Dies After Motorcycle And Lorry Collision Near Markethill
A man has died after a collision between a motorcycle and a lorry on Coolmillish Road in Markethill, County Armagh, on Friday, 10 July.
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage as their investigation continues.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed the fatality following the two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported late on Friday morning and the road, which was closed for a period, has since reopened.
Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Police received a report at around 11.40am of a collision involving a motorcycle and a lorry in the Coolmillish Road area of Markethill.
"Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, attended. However, sadly the motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"The Coolmillish Road, which was closed for a time, has since reopened.
"Our enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have any information which could assist with our investigation – including dash-cam or other footage – contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 602 of 10/07/26."
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage as their investigation continues.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed the fatality following the two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported late on Friday morning and the road, which was closed for a period, has since reopened.
"Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, attended. However, sadly the motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"The Coolmillish Road, which was closed for a time, has since reopened.
"Our enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have any information which could assist with our investigation – including dash-cam or other footage – contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 602 of 10/07/26."
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