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Four men who died after their car was in a head-on collision with a lorry in County Down were all from the city of Aveiro in northern Portugal.Four men who died after their car was in a head-on collision with a lorry in County Down were all from the city of Aveiro in northern Portugal.
They were killed in the crash on the Tandragee Road in Newry just before 1700 BST on Sunday.They were killed in the crash on the Tandragee Road in Newry just before 1700 BST on Sunday.
A fifth man, also from Aveiro, who was in the car with them, is in a serious but stable condition in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.A fifth man, also from Aveiro, who was in the car with them, is in a serious but stable condition in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.
The lorry driver was shocked but uninjured.The lorry driver was shocked but uninjured.
It is understood the men were employed by a a Portuguese company which is carrying out work at Dublin Airport. They were travelling to Portadown when the accident happened.It is understood the men were employed by a a Portuguese company which is carrying out work at Dublin Airport. They were travelling to Portadown when the accident happened.
The injured man has a wife and two children living in Portadown.The injured man has a wife and two children living in Portadown.
Ulster Unionist assembly member Danny Kennedy said he was very sorry for all those involved.Ulster Unionist assembly member Danny Kennedy said he was very sorry for all those involved.
"Our shock and profound sympathy go to all of those killed and injured in the accident," he said."Our shock and profound sympathy go to all of those killed and injured in the accident," he said.
"These are very highly traumatic incidents. All families involved, including that of the lorry driver, will have their lives changed utterly."These are very highly traumatic incidents. All families involved, including that of the lorry driver, will have their lives changed utterly.
"It is an extremely bad corner on a stretch of road which has claimed a number of lives over the years.""It is an extremely bad corner on a stretch of road which has claimed a number of lives over the years."
SDLP assembly member Dominic Bradley said people had been shocked at the deaths.SDLP assembly member Dominic Bradley said people had been shocked at the deaths.
"People in the area are shocked about this horrific and tragic accident," he said."People in the area are shocked about this horrific and tragic accident," he said.
"Once again, it's a reminder of the dangers that are always present on our roads.""Once again, it's a reminder of the dangers that are always present on our roads."
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Meanwhile, a 47-year-old motorcyclist injured in a collision with a van in County Tyrone on Saturday has died.Meanwhile, a 47-year-old motorcyclist injured in a collision with a van in County Tyrone on Saturday has died.
He was Robert Hutchinson, 48, a mechanic from Tullyhogue, outside Cookstown.
The accident happened on Barony Road near Creggan Crossroads, the main Omagh to Cookstown road, at about 1320 BST. Police have also appealed for any witnesses to this accident to contact them.The accident happened on Barony Road near Creggan Crossroads, the main Omagh to Cookstown road, at about 1320 BST. Police have also appealed for any witnesses to this accident to contact them.
Five people were injured, two seriously, in two earlier accidents over the weekend.Five people were injured, two seriously, in two earlier accidents over the weekend.
A 42-year-old woman was hit by a lorry on Victoria Road in Londonderry at 2230 BST on Saturday. She was seriously injured in the accident.A 42-year-old woman was hit by a lorry on Victoria Road in Londonderry at 2230 BST on Saturday. She was seriously injured in the accident.
Two men and two women were hurt in a crash on Glengesh Road, Tempo, County Fermanagh, at 1000 BST on Sunday.Two men and two women were hurt in a crash on Glengesh Road, Tempo, County Fermanagh, at 1000 BST on Sunday.
One of the women is in a serious condition. One vehicle was involved.One of the women is in a serious condition. One vehicle was involved.
Seventy-eight people have died on Northern Ireland's roads so far this year. The figure for the same period last year was 73.Seventy-eight people have died on Northern Ireland's roads so far this year. The figure for the same period last year was 73.