Co Armagh: appeal for information after a man dies in road crash

It followed a collision between a car and a tractor

A man has died after a road crash in Co Armagh
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 14th Feb 2024
Last updated 14th Feb 2024

A man in his 80s has died after his car was in collision with a tractor in Co Armagh.

A female passenger was taken to hospital after the incident on the Cornascriebe Road, between Tandragee and Hamiltonsbawn, yesterday (Tuesday)

A PSNI spokesperson said last night: "Police received a report shortly after 2.30pm of a collision involving a car and a tractor.

"Officers attended the scene, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

"The driver of the car sadly passed away at the scene as a result of his injuries.

"A female passenger has been taken to hospital for medical treatment for her injuries."

The spokesperson added: "Our investigation is continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who was travelling in the area and has dash-cam footage, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, and quote reference number 909 of 13/02/24."