Man in his 20s dies following four-vehicle collision on Armagh Road near Newry
A man in his 20s has died following a serious four-vehicle road traffic collision on the Armagh Road near Newry.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed the death on Monday evening, 19 October, following the collision earlier that morning.
Two other people were taken to hospital with injuries believed to be serious.
The Armagh Road remained closed on Monday evening as police continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Fatal collision near Newry
Police received a report of the collision at approximately 6.30am on Monday.
The incident occurred on the Armagh Road near its junction with Church Road.
Officers attended alongside emergency crews from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
Police confirmed that four vehicles were involved: a white Scania lorry, a white van, a blue BMW and a white Toyota Auris.
Emergency services provided medical treatment to those injured.
However, the driver of the BMW, a man aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two people taken to hospital with serious injuries
Detective Inspector Stewart, from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit, confirmed that the driver and passenger of the van were taken to hospital.
Their injuries are believed to be serious.
The drivers of the Toyota Auris and Scania lorry were not injured.
Police have not released the identity of the deceased man.
Armagh Road remains closed
The collision caused significant disruption to traffic throughout Monday.
The Armagh Road remained closed on Monday evening while specialist officers continued examining the scene.
Diversions were still in place when police issued their latest statement.
Motorists were advised to avoid the affected area and follow alternative routes.
Police appeal for dashcam footage
The PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the collision or was travelling in the area at the time.
Officers are particularly interested in obtaining dashcam footage that could assist their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 159 of 19 October 2026.
Information can also be submitted through the PSNI’s online witness appeal service.
External link: PSNI online witness appeals
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