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Man dies after being hit by lorry at the Albert Basin

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A pedestrian has died after he was hit by a lorry in Newry city centre.

It happened in the Albert Basin area shortly after 15:30 BST on Wednesday and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said they were “aware of a distressing image being circulated from the scene of this road fatality”.

“We request the sharing of this graphic scene image to cease immediately out of consideration for the family impacted,” they added.

Newry and Armagh MP, Dáire Hughes, said he was “devastated” to hear about the man’s death.

“My thoughts and condolences are with their loved ones as they come to terms with this tragic incident and heartbreaking loss,” the Sinn Féin representative added.

His party colleague, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: “I would urge people to also be mindful and respectful of the impact this incident will have on all involved, especially the family of the deceased gentleman.”


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