The PSNI have confirmed a man has been killed in an accident involving a tractor near Hilltown, Co Down.

The collision occurred on the Bryansford Road around 6pm on Monday evening and involved two vehicles.

The man has been named as 60 year old Patrick Gerald Lively.

Constable Stephen Dickson, Collision Investigation Unit said: “This incident occurred at approximately 6.00pm last night on the Bryansford Road at the junction with the Kinnahalla Road in Hilltown.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at this time and who may have information which would assist our enquiries to contact the Collision Investigation Unit at Sprucefield on the non-emergency number 101.

“The Bryansford Road/Kinnahalla Road is currently closed and will remain so for some time. Local diversions are in place.”

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