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Newry: Cyclist killed in lorry collision John Paul McKevitt: Newry cyclist dies after A1 collision
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A cyclist in his 30s has died following a collision with a lorry in County Down. The cyclist who died following a collision with a lorry near Newry, County Down, was John Paul McKevitt, police have confirmed.
He was cycling along the A1 carriageway outside Newry on Thursday at about 20:30 BST when the crash happened. The 34-year-old, who was from the Newry area, died in hospital from his injuries.
The man was taken to hospital but died later from his injuries. He was cycling along the A1 carriageway outside the city on Thursday at about 20:30 BST when the crash happened.
The A1 has now reopened to traffic. A 35-year-old man, who was arrested on Thursday night in connection with the collision, remains in custody.