Motorcyclist dies in Co Down crash

A 40-year-old man has died following a motorcycle crash in Castlewellan in Co Down yesterday afternoon.

A 40-year-old man has died following a motorcycle crash in Castlewellan in Co Down yesterday afternoon.

The incident happened at 4pm when a van was in collision with the man`s motor bike on Bann Road.

The was taken to hospital where he later died. His pillion passenger was also taken to hospital,.His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.