12/05/2016

Man Dies Following Crash In Co Armagh

A 20-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle collision in Portadown, Co Armagh.

The crash, between a red Peugeot 207 car and a tractor, happened on the Derryanvil Road shortly before 10am on Thursday, 12 May.

The driver of the tractor was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

The road remains closed and motorists are being urged to seek an alternative route.

(CD)

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