A man in his 20s has been killed in a four-vehicle collision in Newry, according to BBC News. The incident, which involved a white Scania lorry, white van, blue BMW and white Toyota Auris, occurred on Monday morning at the junction of Armagh Road and Church Road. Two other people sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospital for treatment.
The collision investigation unit received the emergency report at 06:30 BST. Detective Inspector Stewart from the unit confirmed that the driver of the BMW, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Both the passenger and driver of the van were hospitalised with injuries assessed as serious, while the operators of the Toyota and the Scania lorry escaped injury.
The Armagh Road has remained closed following the incident as emergency services continue their response and investigation.
What happens next?
The collision investigation unit is conducting a full inquiry into the circumstances of the crash. Authorities have not yet released information regarding witness appeals or further investigative steps.
