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18/05/2005
Motorist dies in Co Armagh school bus crash
A man has died following a collision between a car and a school bus in Co Armagh this morning.
The victim, named as Jason Davidson Murray, 26, from Shandon Park in Newry, died when his car collided with the bus at around 8.30am on the Tandragee Road outside Newry.
It is understood that seven of the children in the bus and the bus driver were taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries received during the crash.
The Tandragee Road was closed while emergency crews including fire, ambulance and police were at the scene.
(SP/GB)
The victim, named as Jason Davidson Murray, 26, from Shandon Park in Newry, died when his car collided with the bus at around 8.30am on the Tandragee Road outside Newry.
It is understood that seven of the children in the bus and the bus driver were taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries received during the crash.
The Tandragee Road was closed while emergency crews including fire, ambulance and police were at the scene.
(SP/GB)
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