A pedestrian has died after being struck by a lorry in the centre of Newry on Wednesday.
Local MP Dáire Hughes said he was “devastated” to hear of the death following the collision near the busy Albert Basin junction.
Police closed off a wide area that included parts of the Basin, Bridge Street and William Street.
Scene of the fatal road traffic accident in Newry (Alan Lewis/Photopress) (Photopress Belfast)
“Traffic is building, please avoid the area and seek alternate routes for your journey,” the PSNI said in a statement late Wednesday afternoon.
In a social media post, Mr Hughes, the Sinn Féin MP, said he was “devastated to hear a pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle in Newry”.
“My thoughts and condolences are with their loved ones as they come to terms with this tragic incident and heart breaking loss,” Mr Hughes added.
Local MLA Justin McNulty said his thoughts are first and foremost with the family of the deceased but also the driver of the vehicle.