Male dies after collision with car, police appealing for information

A male has died following a road traffic collision on the Newcastle Road in Castlewellan in the early hours of this morning, the PSNI has confirmed.

Police are appealing for anyone with information about the collision to come forward.

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A spokesperson said: “Police received a report at approximately 1.30am that a male had been involved in a collision with a car.

“He was treated at the scene and taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries.”

“Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 166 of 30/01/22”

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