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Newry crash: Man dies after collision between motorbike and car

A man has died after a collision between a motorbike and car.

The victim, aged in his 50s, died after his motorbike was in a collision with a blue coloured Mini just after 11am on Saturday, August 6, on the Old Dublin Road outside Newry.

Police confirmed on Saturday night that an investigation is underway and anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact officers in the Collision Investigation Unit.

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A PSNI spokeswoman said: "A man in his 50’s has died following a serious road traffic collision on the Old Dublin Road, Newry earlier today, Saturday August 6th, the Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm.

"The man died after his motorbike was in a collision with a blue coloured Mini at approximately 11.05am. The Old Dublin Road had been closed for a time and has since reopened.

"An investigation is underway and Sergeant Amanda McIvor is appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has mobile phone or dashcam footage which could assist officers with their enquiries, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 702 of 06/08/22."

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