M1 motorway reopens after young driver killed this morning - two passengers in car treated in hospital - appeal for witnesses

A man in his twenties has died following a collision on the M1 this morning.
By Gemma Murray
Published 31st Mar 2021, 09:58 BST
Updated 31st Mar 2021, 15:51 BST
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He was the driver of one of three vehicles involved in the crash which occurred on the westbound carriageway close to the Moira off slip at around 4.45am.

Two other people, who were travelling in the same car, have been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not thought to be life threatening.

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And it is understood the driver of the third vehicle was not injured.

Police investigating the circumstances of the collision would like to hear from witnesses and anyone who may have captured dash-cam footage.

Please call 101, quoting reference 207 31/03/21.

This afternoon a PSNI statement confirmed that the M1 motorway has now re-opened in both directions following a fatal collision earlier this morning.

​Officers investigating the circumstances of the collision would like to hear from witnesses and anyone who may have captured dash-cam footage. Please call 101, quoting reference 207 31/03/21.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 31st March 2021 The scene on the M1 near Moria, Co. Down, where a man in his 20s died following a three vehicle collision on Wednesday morning. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEyePress Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 31st March 2021 The scene on the M1 near Moria, Co. Down, where a man in his 20s died following a three vehicle collision on Wednesday morning. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 31st March 2021 The scene on the M1 near Moria, Co. Down, where a man in his 20s died following a three vehicle collision on Wednesday morning. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

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