Man Dies In Three Vehicle Crash Near Strangford

Man Dies in Crash Near Strangford.

Police were on the scene at a road fatality near Strangford this morning.


The Castleward Road near Strangford was closed today in both directions from the Bannaghan Road and the Churchtown Road, following a serious road traffic collision this morning (Sunday 7th April).

A man in his 60’s was reported as a fatality.

Diversions were in place, and motorists were requested to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey.

Police confirmed that a man in his 60’s died as a result of injuries sustained following a fatal three vehicle road traffic collision at the Castleward Road area of Strangford.

Inspector McGuigan said: “Shortly after 11:30am, it was reported that a motorcycle, a Renault Clio and a Nissan Qashqai were involved in the incident.

“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash-cam footage available to contact police on 101, quoting reference 608 7/4/19.”