13/08/2015

Man Dies After Being Struck By Lorry In Ballynahinch

A man has died after he was hit by a lorry in Ballynahinch, Co Down.

The crash happened on Windmill Street at around 11am.

The driver may not have been aware of the collision and drove through the centre of Ballynahinch, according to the police.

The vehicle is believed to have had Miskelly Brothers written on the front, however the firm no longer owns the lorry.

It is described as a six-wheel tipper lorry with a blue/brown cab.

Police are appealing for the driver, or anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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