Young man killed and two seriously injured in four-vehicle crash in Co Armagh

Monday 19 October 2026

A man in his 20s has died and two other people have been seriously injured following a four-vehicle road traffic collision in Newry on Monday morning (19 October).

The collision happened at approximately 6.30am on the Armagh Road, at its junction with Church Road, and involved a lorry, a van and two cars.

Police confirmed that the driver of a blue BMW was pronounced dead at the scene despite medical treatment being provided.

Two people taken to hospital

Emergency services, including the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, attended the scene.

The collision involved a white Scania lorry, a white van, a blue BMW and a white Toyota Auris.

The driver and passenger of the van were taken to hospital with injuries believed to be serious. The drivers of the Toyota Auris and Scania lorry were uninjured.

Road remains closed as investigation continues

Detective Inspector Stewart, from the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit, confirmed that the Armagh Road remained closed on Monday evening while officers continued their investigation.

“The Armagh Road remains closed this evening as officers continue to investigate the circumstances of what happened – with a number of diversions still in place.”

Police appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage

Investigators are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dash-cam footage to come forward.

Detective Inspector Stewart said:

“We would appeal to anyone with information about the collision or who has dash-cam footage of what happened, to contact police using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals⁠ quoting reference 159 19/10/26 or call us on 101.”

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation, with diversions still in place on Monday evening.