34-year-old Michael Genesi dies after car crashes into tree in Lurgan

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By Adam Evans

Police have confirmed a 34-year-old man from Lurgan died after his car crashed into a tree in the town.

Michael Ginesi died at the scene on the Annesborough Road after it happened at around 2.30am.

Inspector Jonny Francey said: "It's believed the man was the driver of a car which struck a tree on the Annesborough Road at around 2.30am this morning, Saturday 26 May. He was pronounced dead at the scene."

A spokesperson for the NIAS told Q Radio "The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 2:26 on 26 May to reports of a RTC on Annesborough Road, Lurgan.

"Early reports indicated that a vehicle had left the road and that one male casualty was trapped in the vehicle.

"NIAS despatched 2 A&E crews to the scene and requested the attendance of NIFRS to assist the release of the casualty.

"Regrettably the male driver of the car was declared deceased at the scene.

"Our thoughts are with his family at this time."

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