Biker killed in crash near Co.Armagh

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By David Hunter

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Gilford, County Armagh.

He was 21 year old James Campbell from the area. 

The collision, involving a tractor, occurred on the Ballymcanallen Road at around 1.25pm on Wednesday.

Inspector Gregory Beckett is appealing for witnesses: "We would like to hear from anyone who was travelling on the Ballymacanallen Road at around 1.20pm or who witnessed the collision."

It's the second person to lose their life on the roads within 24 hours. 

An 18 year old lost his life in a one vehicle collision on the Ballydugan Road outside Downpatrick at around half 10 last night.

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