18/08/2006

Motorist killed in digger collision

A motorist has died following a collision between a digger and a car in County Armagh.

The 36-year-old man from Crossmaglen, who has not yet been named, was driving along the Edenard Road between Newtownhamilton and Markethill when the collision occurred at around 9.20am on Friday morning.

Police have advised that the road remains closed and drivers have been asked to avoid the area.

Anyone who witnessed the collision has been asked to contact police in Armagh.

(SP)

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