Co Armagh road remains closed following fatal collision

A spokesperson for the NIFRS said: “Firefighters were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a tractor. Firefighters used specialist road traffic collision equipment to rescue one casualty from the vehicle. Unfortunately, a man in his 80s died at the scene. Firefighters left the scene at 3.20pm.”

A spokesperson for the NIAS: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 14:29 on Tuesday 13 February following reports of an incident in the Cornascriebe Road Area, Portadown

“NIAS despatched two Emergency Crews, a two Rapid Response Paramedics and the Charity Air Ambulance with HEMS on board were also tasked to the incident.

“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken by ambulance to Royal Victoria Hospital.”

Sergeant Green from the Police Service’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.”

Police have confirmed that there has been a fatality tonight.

In a statement the PSNI said: “The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm a man aged in his 80s has sadly died following a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred on the Cornascriebe Road, between Tandragee and Hamiltonsbawn, this afternoon, Tuesday 13th February.”

The Cornascriebe Road, between Tandragee and Hamiltonsbawn, is closed in both directions following a two vehicle road traffic collision. Diversions are in place.

Motorists are advised to avoid the Turmore Road, Newry, which is currently blocked, due to a two vehicle road traffic collision in the area. Police and emergency services are currently at the scene. Diversions are in place, and drivers are urged to seek an alternative route for their journeys.

An image from the scene shows the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance is in attendance.

Police said the Cornascriebe Road, between Tandragee and Hamiltonsbawn is closed in both directions following a two vehicle road traffic collision. Diversions are in place.

We’ll have all the latest updates here as we get them.