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Police have confirmed a man has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a pedestrian at the Albert Basin in Newry yesterday 8 October.
Inspector Cherith Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Shortly after 3.30pm, we received a report of a male pedestrian having been struck by a lorry in the Albert Basin area of the city.
“Our officers attended alongside emergency service partners, however the man was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene."
Enquiries are continuing and police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with their investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 901 08/10/25.
The area, which was closed for a period of time has now re-opened.
The PSNI have also called for people to shop sharing photographs or video of the incident and have asked the public for information on the originator. Insp Adair added "Police are aware of a distressing image being circulated from the scene of this road fatality. We request the sharing of this graphic scene image to cease immediately out of consideration for the family impacted.
"Persons found to be sharing the image may be committing the offence of improper use of public electronic communications network. If anyone has information about the originator, or this image being disseminated, please contact Police on 101."
Devastated
Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes has expressed his condolences following the tragic death. Mr Hughes said “I’m devastated to learn of the death of a pedestrian after being struck by a vehicle in Newry.
"My thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family and loved ones as they come to terms with this tragic and heartbreaking loss.
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
