Man dies after collision between lorry and motorcycle

A man has died after a road crash in Co Down.

The man died after a collision between a lorry and a motorcycle on the Bangor Road in Newtownards on Thursday afternoon.

Inspector Jonny Francey said police received a report of the incident at around 1.15pm.

He appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision to speak to police.

“Sadly a man has died. Our inquiries are continuing and I want to appeal to anyone who in the area at the time this collision took place, that may have witnessed the incident, or may have captured dashcam footage, to contact us on 101 quoting reference 838 09/02/23,” he said.

Information can also be provided by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.