Motorcyclist, 25, killed in horror two-vehicle crash as witness appeal issued
The two-vehicle collision occurred in the Tandragee area of Craigavon shortly after 8am on Thursday.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) received and responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a Renault Scenic car at Mullahead Road at around 8.13am.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service dispatched three emergency ambulance crews, one Rapid Response Paramedic and the Charity Air Ambulance with HEMS on board were also tasked to the incident.
Despite the best efforts of the medical personnel, a 25-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
Road closures were in place for some time but the Mullahead Road has since reopened, while a closure remains in place at Ballymore Road
The PSNI have appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.
Inspector Cherith Adair said: 'We are appealing to anyone in the area at the time and has dash cam or mobile phone footage to get in touch via 101, and quote reference number 231 of 19/06/25, or report online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
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