The man was pronounced deceased at the scene and a graphic image circulating online has caused great distress to the family
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A man lost his life yesterday afternoon after being struck by a lorry in Newry, Co Down.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) received reports that a male pedestrian had been injured in a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Albert Basin shortly after 3.30pm on Wednesday, 8 October.
Officers and emergency medical personnel rushed to the scene but, tragically, the man was pronounced dead upon their arrival.
PSNI authorities are aware of a graphic image that has been circulated online of the scene following the road tragedy. Officers have requested that people stop sharing the distressing photograph immediately out of respect to the family who have been left devastated by the tragedy.
The PSNI has also reminded the public that anyone found to be sharing the aforementioned image that they may be committing the offence of improper use of public electronic communications network. They have also encouraged anyone who has information about the source of the image to contact authorities.
Inspector Cherith Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Shortly after 3.30pm, we received a report of a male pedestrian having been struck by a lorry in the Albert Basin area of the city.
“Our officers attended alongside emergency service partners, however the man was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
“The area, which was closed for a period of time as we conducted a forensic examination, has now re-opened.
“Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 901 08/10/25.”
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