Newry: Pedestrian dies after being struck by lorry

Police have warned those sharing a distressing image from the scene may be committing an offence

Police have confirmed a pedestrian has died after being struck by a lorry in Newry. Shortly after 3.30pm on Wednesday, October 8, police received a report of a male pedestrian having been struck by a lorry in the Albert Basin area. Emergency services attended but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have shared an appeal for information, and have warned against sharing a distressing image from the scene, adding that those who do may be committing an offence.

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.

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“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.”

Police are aware of a distressing image being circulated from the scene of this road fatality. We request the sharing of this graphic scene image to cease immediately out of consideration for the family impacted.

Persons found to be sharing the image may be committing the offence of improper use of public electronic communications network. If anyone has information about the originator, or this image being disseminated, please contact Police on 101.

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes said: “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 heartbreaking loss.”

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