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Man, 80s, dies in collision involving car and tractor

The driver of the car died at the scene, the PSNI said
The driver of the car died at the scene, the PSNI said

A man in his 80s has died following a collision involving a car and a tractor in Co Armagh this afternoon.

The crash occurred on the Cornascriebe Road, between Tandragee and Hamiltonsbawn.

Sergeant Green from the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit said: "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 Cornascriebe Road remains closed at this time, as police continue to carry out enquiries, and motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route for their journeys.

"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."