'An unimaginable tragedy': Two men dead, baby injured and woman in critical condition after Armagh collision

Two men have died, and a woman has been left in critical condition, following a two vehicle collision in Armagh that has been described as an “unimaginable tragedy”.

Shortly before 12:45pm on Friday, PSNI officers received a report of a collision involving a dark grey Audi and a black Mercedes.

Officers attended, alongside colleagues from partner emergency services. Two men died at the scene, while four others, including a baby, were taken to hospital for medical treatment.

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One of the women sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital in a critical condition at this time. The Killylea Road, which was closed for a period of time, has now fully reopened.

Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, Councillor Sarah Duffy said: “Today, we mourn the heartbreaking loss of lives due to a devastating road traffic collision”.

“This Christmas season, which is meant to bring families together in joy and celebration, has been overshadowed by an unimaginable tragedy in our community. Today, we mourn the heartbreaking loss of lives due to a devastating road traffic collision.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends who are facing this pain, especially at this time of year. We cannot begin to comprehend the depth of their loss, and we stand with them in their grief.

“I want to thank the emergency services, who responded swiftly and with immense professionalism under these difficult circumstances.

“This tragedy is a stark reminder of the importance of road safety, especially during the holiday season when our roads are often busier. I urge everyone to take extra care, whether driving, cycling, or walking, and to ensure that we protect ourselves and those around us.

“As a community, we will come together to support those affected in the very sad times ahead”.

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Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

They said: “Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist with our enquiries. You can call 101 and quote reference 740 of 27/12/24 or report online here.”

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