Second person dies following Markethill road accident

It happened last weekend on the Gosford Road

The accident happened in Markethill last weekend.
Author: Gareth McCulloughPublished 9th Nov 2023

The PSNI have confirmed a woman has sadly died following a four-vehicle road traffic collision in Markethill on Saturday morning.

Ciara McElvanna, who was 44, and from the Armagh area, was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries, where she passed away yesterday,

She is the second person to have passed away as a result of the collision. Patrick Grimley, who was 40, and from the County Armagh area also died as a result of his injuries.

The collision occurred on the Gosford Road at approximately 1.20am. Two men and one woman remain in hospital at this time receiving medical treatment.

A full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing.

Officers are appealing to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam or mobile phone footage available to contact them at the Collision Investigation Unit at Sprucefield on 101, quoting reference number 104 04/11/23.