POLICE have confirmed that teenage male has died following a fatal road traffic collision on the Banbridge Road in Dromora during the early hours of this morning (Saturday, 28th October). 

The 18-year-old was in the rear seat of the car which had five passengers on board.

Inspector Jonny Francey said: “Shortly after 12:30am, police received a report of a one-vehicle collision on the Banbridge Road, Killallen – between Dromara and Killallen – involving an orange coloured Vauxhall Corsa. 

“Police attended the scene, along with other emergency services. 

“There were five teenage males in the car, including a rear seat passenger who died at the scene. 

“The driver of the vehicle and the remaining passengers, one of whom sustained serious injuries, were taken to hospital. 

“The road remains closed at this time.

“Police are appealing for anyone who was travelling on Banbridge Road, between Killallen and Banbridge between midnight and 12:30am this morning and may have seen the vehicle or who may have witnessed the collision, or anyone who has any information that can assist police with their investigation, to contact local officers in Lurgan or the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference number 50 of 28/10/17.”