A man has died following a three vehicle crash in Co Down in the early hours of this morning.
James Smyth, 49, died at the scene of the collision which took place on the Belfast Road, Dundrum, just after 12.20am on Thursday, December 16.
Four others were taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries and a fifth person suffered minor injuries.
The Belfast Road remains closed at this time.
Police are asking anyone with any information regarding the incident to contact them on non-emergency number 101.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police can confirm that a man has died following a three-vehicle road traffic collision in Dundrum.
"James Smyth, aged 49, died at the scene following the collision, which occurred on the Belfast Road just after 12.20am this morning (16th December).
"Police, alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene, where four others were taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries. A fifth person was also taken to hospital for minor injuries.
"The Belfast Road remains closed at this time.
"Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have captured it on their dash cam, is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference number 43 of 16/12/21."
