A man has died following a serious road traffic collision in Co Armagh.

The crash, between a motorcycle and a lorry, took place on Friday morning on the Coolmillish Road, Markethill.

Police received a report of the collision at around 11.40am.

Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, attended.

The PSNI has confirmed that a man has died following a two-vehicle collision in the Markethill area of Co Armagh on Friday, July 10. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

placeholder image — The PSNI has confirmed that a man has died following a two-vehicle collision in the Markethill area of Co Armagh on Friday, July 10. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

"However, sadly the motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Our enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have any information which could assist with our investigation – including dashcam or other footage – contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 602 of 10/07/26.”

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

The Coolmillish Road, which was closed for a time, has since reopened.