02/08/2018

Pedestrian Dies On M1 After Collision

A pedestrian has died after a collision with a lorry on the M1.

The incident happened on the motorway near the Lurgan junction at around 5pm on Wednesday, 01 August.

Police confirmed the pedestrian was a man.

The westbound and eastbound lanes were closed however they have since been reopened.

The PSNI are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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