POLICE say a male pedestrian is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a care.

The incident happened at around 11.20 pm on Saturday night, November 6.

As a result, the Dublin Road in Newry remains closed at this time following the collision.

Diversions are in place whilst enquiries are conducted at the scene and some delays are expected in the area.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who captured dash-cam footage from the area at the time of the collision is asked to contact officers at Ardmore on 101 quoting reference number 1976 06/11/21.