Motorcyclist killed in NI collision

A 45-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash with a car in Co Down, police said.

A 45-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash with a car in Co Down, police said.

The man died following the collision at the Magheraknock Road in the Ballynahinch area yesterday afternoon.

He was later named as John O’Neil from Poleglass in Co Antrim.

Another man was been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment to leg injuries.

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