02/05/2007

Man killed following Coleraine road collision

A man has died in a road traffic incident in County Londonderry, according to police.

The crash occurred at around 7:10am this morning at Sandleford Bridge in Coleraine.

It is understood a lorry collided with a stationary vehicle before it struck a man who had been carrying out work on the carriageway.

Detectives in the area are appealing to anyone who was travelling in the area between 6:50am and the time of the collision to contact them on: 0845 600 8000 or alternatively on the confidential Crimestoppers line on: 0800 555 111.

(JM/SP)

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