The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that 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, yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 13th February.
In a statement issued to Northern Sound, 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."